The House and Senate are preparing to vote on a budget resolution agreement that includes instructions to fast-track healthcare reform legislation through the Senate.
Texas could seek Medicaid expansion during Harvey recovery
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Aug 31, 2017
Hurricane Harvey’s impact on Texas may spur the state to pursue Medicaid expansion as a way to receive public funding in the storm’s aftermath, some observers say.
Overhaul of Nursing Home Compare website is complete
Aug 02, 2011
The redesign of the federal Nursing Home Compare website, which lets consumers file complaints more easily and compare facilities based on quality measures, is complete.
Coming soon: More companies that offer help with information technology
Mar 10, 2009
Think there is a mind-boggling number of information technology-related vendors in the market now? Just wait. The economic stimulus package recently signed by President Obama is laden with sweeteners that...
Final rule gives providers and beneficiaries access to quality data
Dec 06, 2011
A final rule issued Monday will allow Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries access to information about costs and quality of care information about various providers, regulators say.
LeadingAge launches Five-Star analysis tool
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Sep 11, 2015
A new reporting tool from LeadingAge could help providers better understand the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Five-Star Quality Rating system, and improve their own quality of care.
Obama tries to maintain health reform timeline amid skepticism and doubt
Jul 22, 2009
As President Obama’s August 7 deadline for healthcare reform approaches, he has begun to rally his healthcare troops with a series of public events scheduled for this week, according to recent news...
Reform’s new risks: risk management provisions long-term care operators should know about
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John Andrews
Sep 01, 2010
The sweeping new healthcare reform law means that providers need to be more proactive to protect themselves from potential caregiving lawsuits
Health reform penalties start
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2012
In less than a month, more than 2,000 U.S. hospitals will be subject to financial penalties for preventable readmissions, making their relationships with post-acute providers more important than ever.
How to do it… Information technology
Sep 01, 2010
The process of buying an information technology system can be one of the most challenging purchasing experiences for a provider.