Anxious week ahead with pressure on healthcare reformers
Dec 18, 2009
With Christmas and other end-of-year holidays rushing up, the week ahead figures to be anything but comfortable for stakeholders in the healthcare industry. Members of Congress are expected to hold marathon...
Legislative amendments emphasize home- and community-based care, Elder Justice Act
Sep 28, 2009
The Senate Finance last week adopted several amendments in its healthcare reform bill that apply to long-term care.
Extendicare leaves Kentucky, blames need for tort reform
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 05, 2012
Citing the state’s lack of tort reform, a major nursing home chain has announced that it is leaving Kentucky.
More states challenge healthcare reform law
Apr 09, 2010
Eighteen states have now filed separate or joint lawsuits against the new healthcare reform law.
Editors’ Blog: Crucial days for CLASS Act
Oct 15, 2009
The future of the CLASS Act depends in large part how the Senate committees meld their versions of healthcare reform.
Bold legislative proposals could prevent deep reimbursement cuts, AHCA leader says
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 26, 2013
Long-term care providers are offering lawmakers policy ideas aligned with the changing healthcare landscape in the United States, in an effort to control costs and improve quality while avoiding slashed...
Providers to sound off about CMS survey and certification process
Apr 30, 2010
Nursing home operators have a golden opportunity to let federal regulators know their feelings on new healthcare reform provisions that will take effect soon. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Senate votes against Medicare physician payment fix
Oct 23, 2009
Doctors still face a 21% Medicare payment cut next year after the Senate this week voted 53-47 against a permanent fix to the doctor reimbursement formula.
GAO comptroller urges Medicare, Medicaid changes
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 30, 2006
Congress needs to reform Medicare and Medicaid to improve the programs’ integrity and sustainability, the comptroller of the Government Accountability Office, is urging congressional leaders in a...
Reform likely to drive up employers’ costs: survey
Oct 02, 2009
Long-term care employers expect they will pay higher health costs for workers if pending reform legislation is passed, according to a new survey. Employers also expect to have a weakened role in providing...