With Congress waltzing off, reform advocates will need to start singing a different tune next week
Jul 30, 2009
So much for the healthcare reform fast track. On Monday, the House will begin a summer recess that extends into September. The Senate will start its annual summer break one week later. That means healthcare...
State leaders meet to discuss funding, legislative challenges
Jul 23, 2010
Policymakers will have their eyes on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit from Sunday through Wednesday in Louisville, KY. States’ funding crises, including what...
Three companies merge to create home care juggernaut
Apr 17, 2018
Three firms announced they will merge to form one of the nation’s largest home care companies.
Long-term care financing reform presents area of opportunity for presidential candidates
By
Kathryn Roberts
Sep 24, 2008
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama should not overlook the potential impact of long-term care financing reform.
Editors’ Blog: Holding back the hounds on LTC reform
Jun 05, 2009
Something was missing Thursday when providers stormed Capitol Hill: A flag bearer for long-term care reform.
Senate bill addresses significant nursing home challenges
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 06, 2007
Senators late last week introduced a bill that offers reform in the areas of nursing home technology, employment and reimbursement.
New provider payment system needed, nursing home alliance says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 20, 2012
As federal debt negotiations continued Wednesday, an industry group unveiled its three-part plan for reform in post-acute care.
Republican bill would eliminate Medicare payment advisory board from healthcare reform law
Jul 30, 2010
Senate Republicans have introduced legislation that would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) that is part of the healthcare reform law.
Healthcare reform law lays groundwork for new long-term care system
By
Dr. Bruce Chernof
Mar 31, 2010
The new healthcare reform law, with provisions such as the CLASS Act and community-based initiatives, will improve long-term care in the United States.
Study: Physician growth higher in tort-reform states
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 13, 2005
States that enacted malpractice reforms had an increase in their overall supply of physicians, according to a study in the current issue of JAMA.