Managed care contracts, surveys and success stories tackled at start of AHCA convention
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 08, 2013
In the two years since an 11% reimbursement cut hit skilled nursing facilities, providers have regrouped and have achieved modest successes, the president of the nation’s largest nursing home association...
Provider advocates strike hopeful note as LTC Commission meets for the first time
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 28, 2013
With mere months to make progress on the deep issues facing the long-term care industry, the Congressional Long-Term Care Commission held its first official meeting Thursday. LTC stakeholders issued statements...
LTC groups asks president, new Congress to tackle Medicaid, Medicare reform
Nov 07, 2012
Within hours of President Barack Obama winning a second term, major long-term care association groups were asking him and Congress to reform Medicare and Medicaid policy.
Liability costs rising 4% annually for long-term care
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 13, 2012
A new study shows that long-term care claim severity and loss rates have grown 4% each year since 2009, and the liability costs per bed is expected to be $1,540 by next year.
Lawmakers tackle tort reform bill again
Feb 10, 2011
The full House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday worked on shaping a new version of the most high-profile tort-reform bill offered in recent years. The committee marked up the medical liability reform bill...