National organizations defend ‘bed taxes’ in letters to White House, Congress
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 06, 2012
A group of 20 national healthcare organizations supporting current allowable “bed tax” levels, have asked the ceiling not be changed as part of current federal budget talks in a letter sent...
AHCA to keep on truckin’ for Medicaid assistance
Jun 28, 2010
The Senate’s failure to pass Medicaid relief just has further revved up the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living for their “Driving for Quality Care”...
Court rules nursing homes can’t sue state over Medicaid decisions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 16, 2018
Ohio nursing homes don’t have standing to sue the state over Medicaid eligibility determinations unless specifically authorized.
U.S. announces new Medicaid audit program aimed at preventing fraud
Nov 08, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced late Friday new rules aimed at stopping improper Medicaid payments to providers. Taking a page from the Medicare program, regulators have proposed...
States to suffer under weight of continued long-term care spending, consulting firm finds
Jun 23, 2010
A new report highlights the potential detrimental impact of long-term care commitments on state budgets.
Governors pepper Obama administration with Medicaid funding questions
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 12, 2012
The National Governor’s Association begins its annual meeting in Virginia today with the group asking federal authorities for clarification on expanding Medicaid in their states.
HHS announces new Medicare-Medicaid cost control initiatives
May 12, 2011
A new program from the Department of Health and Human Services will seek to improve care of dual-eligibles, the agency said Wednesday.
Obama deficit-cutting speech cites nursing home care
Apr 14, 2011
President Obama outlined his plan Wednesday to cut the nation’s deficit by $4 trillion in 12 years but also vowed to preserve entitlement programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
State News for June 2017
Jun 05, 2017
State drafting measures to create universal, single payer healthcare program after Canada’s example
Unapproved marketing of pressure ulcer drug brings settlement worth up to $48 million
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 10, 2012
The unapproved bed sore drug Xenaderm, which was marketed to nursing homes as “Medicaid reimbursed,” is the source of a settlement that could reach $48 million for Healthpoint Ltd. and DFB...