Nursing home does not need Supreme Court intervention to avoid birth control mandate, feds say
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 06, 2014
The federal government defended the Affordable Care Act’s so-called “contraception mandate” Friday in a Supreme Court filing against a Catholic long-term care provider. The ACA requires...
House sets healthcare vote for Saturday; AAHSA applauds inclusion of CLASS Act
Nov 06, 2009
The U.S House of Representatives has scheduled a vote on its comprehensive healthcare reform bill for Saturday evening. As lawmakers fine-tune the legislative language, outside groups, including the American...
Ruling affirms OBRA limits
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2013
A federal court recently ruled in favor of a Pennsylvania long-term care facility, upholding an argument that individuals cannot bring lawsuits under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act.
Aspirin may be tied to age-related macular degeneration, researchers find
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 23, 2013
Those who take aspirin regularly may be in danger of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), researchers in Australia have found.
Long-term care payment crisis requires major reform, experts say
Jul 23, 2010
Tweaks to the Medicaid program will not solve the growing financial burden of long-term care, according to speakers at a recent Avalere Health audio-conference.
New falls research sheds light on big topic
By
Liza Berger
Oct 09, 2009
Medicare. Medicaid. Healthcare reform. Long-term care providers were bombarded with a lot of big stories this week. One topic that is at risk of being overlooked, however, is new research on falls.
‘A great place to practice’: New AMDA president looks to advance medical directors’ influence
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 06, 2022
If one were looking for an opportunity to shape long-term care, there might be no better time to step into a top advocacy position than days after federal officials launch a major reform effort.
Good timing for AAHSA conference
By
Liza Berger
Nov 06, 2009
Emotions will be running high at the rapidly approaching conference of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. The question is, will the mood be one of elation or disappointment?
Schwarzenegger tells Congress that states can’t afford proposal to expand Medicaid program
Aug 05, 2009
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) sent a letter to federal lawmakers deriding a certain Medicaid provision in healthcare reform legislation. He also praised some newly proposed congressional...
Three White House appointees complete Commission on Long-Term Care
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 14, 2013
President Barack Obama has named the final three members of the Commission on Long-Term Care created as part of January’s fiscal cliff deal.