Sebelius, Biden confirm Medicare Part D drug discounts next year amid skepticism of price hikes
Sep 24, 2010
Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius reassured seniors Thursday that there will be a 50% discount for those who fall into the Medicare Part D “doughnut...
Kansas governor to take reins of AHCA in January
Sep 14, 2010
The American Health Care Association has selected Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson (D) to be its next president and CEO, the association said Monday.
HHS awarding $159 million in grants for worker training
Aug 09, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $159.1 million to support healthcare workforce training.
Medicare fraud crackdown yields more than 30 arrests
Jul 20, 2010
An ongoing, multistate healthcare fraud investigation has led to more than 90 individuals being accused of defrauding Medicare of more than $251 million.
Federal government releases ‘meaningful use’ rules for healthcare IT
Jul 14, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday disclosed two final rules regarding the “meaningful use” of electronic health records (EHR).
More Medicare Part D rebate checks are in the mail, Sebelius says
Jul 09, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the next round of Medicare Part D rebate checks for seniors this week at a Seniors Forum in New Hampshire.
Government to send $250 checks to seniors in the Medicare Part D doughnut hole
Jun 01, 2010
Medicare beneficiaries who fall into the Part D prescription drug coverage gap soon will receive checks for $250 to help cover the costs of the drugs, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen...
Post-acute providers need electronic health records, too
By
Carol Everhart
Apr 21, 2010
The federal push to create electronic health records must include post-acute providers, such as skilled nursing facilities.
Fourth annual McKnight’s Online Expo: Six days to go
Mar 18, 2010
Long-term care advocates Wednesday applauded Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for acknowledging “inherent flaws” in the Five-Star Quality Rating System. The fourth annual...
National long-term care resource center for GLBT elders to be established
Feb 18, 2010
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has disclosed an award of $900,000 for the first-ever national resource center to assist gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender seniors...