The BIG Picture: Healthcare reform is coming. So who in LTC cares?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2009
When the president, Congress, the media and others speculate about healthcare reform, they are not really talking about eldercare services.
Medicaid advisory commission established to steer reform
By
Haymarket Media
May 24, 2005
The Department of Health and Human Services has established an advisory commission charged with identifying issues and strategies for Medicaid reform.
Healthcare reforms brighten outlook for Medicare trust fund, trustees say
Aug 06, 2010
The financial outlook for the seniors’ healthcare program has been “substantially improved” by the new healthcare reforms, according to a new report from the Medicare Board of Trustees...
CBO: Discretionary spending in health reform law could reach $115 billion over a decade
May 13, 2010
Discretionary spending resulting from the recently passed healthcare reform law could total $115 billion over 10 years, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. That includes around...
California testing electronic registry for end-of-life preferences
By
Dec 08, 2016
Nursing home residents’ end-of-life wishes may become available at the touch of a button, pending the outcome of a pilot program underway in California.
RedRidge forms a lender services group
Oct 02, 2009
RedRidge recently announced that it has formed a lender services group. The organization specializes in all forms of collateral exams including: surveys, forensic cash reviews, recurring field exams, quality-of-earnings...
Daschle: Nursing home administrators should organize politically to boost awareness of long-term care
Jul 23, 2009
Congress needs to better understand the role of long-term care in healthcare reform, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle said at a healthcare quality summit in Washington on Monday.
McKnight’s Newsmaker videos examine capital market, economy and new products
Oct 05, 2010
Recent McKnight’s Newsmaker videos reveal insider takes on capital availability, how the coming elections may affect healthcare reform, and more. The videos were shot at the recent National Investment...
Democrats look to Medicare Part D checks to sway seniors by November
Aug 17, 2010
Many seniors are still wary of healthcare reform, but Democrats hope some of the new law’s provisions will help win over reluctant elders, according to recent reports.
Obama: Economic recovery includes healthcare reform
Nov 26, 2008
Healthcare reform is part of getting the country back on track economically, President-elect Barack Obama said.