Chances of sequester deal look slim after Senate Democrats unveil proposal
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 19, 2013
A Democratic proposal to replace the sweeping automatic spending cuts known as the sequester appears unlikely to pass the Senate, leading lawmakers and political observers to predict the $85 billion in...
OMB: Sequestration would cut $11 billion in Medicare payments to providers
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 17, 2012
Failed budget deficit negotiations in Congress could result in an $11- billion reduction in payments to Medicare providers, a government analysis released Friday predicts.
Sequester cuts are bringing changes to survey process
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McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will change some nursing home survey procedures in response to budget cuts from sequestration, according to memos released April 9. The CMS Survey & Certification...
Gender, identity emerge as new EEOC issue for skilled nursing employers
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Josh Henreckson
May 30, 2024
Amid quickly shifting cultural norms and a changing legal landscape, legal experts say skilled nursing providers must better understand how to protect employees from sex and gender discrimination — including...
Senate Democrats poised to introduce package to replace sequester cuts
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 13, 2013
Democrats in the Senate could introduce a bill this week to replace the automatic spending cuts known as the sequester, which is scheduled to take effect March 1. Many long-term care stakeholders have...
AHCA and other groups pushing for extension of 2% Medicare sequester cut; Congress reaches deal on third...
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 21, 2020
Healthcare providers, including nursing homes, are demanding continued relief from the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The relief would help improve the “relatively...
Medicare concessions possible, Obama says
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John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2013
President Obama touched on several issues that matter to long-term care operators during last month’s State of the Union address. His most urgent message to lawmakers: Do not not allow sequestration...
Industry advocates hint new ‘threat’ in trade bill
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John Hall
May 14, 2015
The ink is barely dry on the historic Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and long-term care and other lobbyists are already voicing concerns about what ominous funding threat might come...
Lawmakers push for long-term Medicare reform as physician pay cuts loom
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Danielle Brown
Oct 19, 2021
More than 245 Congressional lawmakers are demanding long-term reform solutions to the current Medicare payment system as skilled nursing therapists and other healthcare providers face impending cuts.
Senators reach deal on delaying Medicare sequestration cuts, report says
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 25, 2021
Providers likely will get their wished-for delay on 2% Medicare sequester cuts worth billions of dollars extended through the rest of the year, thanks to a deal reached in the Senate.