Obama tries to maintain health reform timeline amid skepticism and doubt
Jul 22, 2009
As President Obama’s August 7 deadline for healthcare reform approaches, he has begun to rally his healthcare troops with a series of public events scheduled for this week, according to recent news...
A big night for healthcare reform
By
Liza Berger
Mar 22, 2010
Sunday evening marked the turning point for the passage of healthcare reform. After the turmoil of the past year, you almost have to pinch yourself to believe it.
Biting off your nose to spite Obama’s face
By
John O'Connor
Sep 25, 2017
It’s hard to describe how incredibly dangerous and stupid the latest GOP effort to replace Obamacare really is. But I’ll try.
CMS provides first guidance letter about Medicaid changes
Apr 12, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Friday released its first guidance letter to states about changes in the Medicaid program as a result of the healthcare reform law.
Action-packed 2010 awaits nursing homes
By
Liza Berger
Dec 31, 2009
Ah, the New Year. As much as many of us try to downplay it, the holiday carries an undeniable host of expectations. While I can’t pretend I know how to read tea leaves, my prediction is that the...
A new fight over healthcare reform
By
Liza Berger
Nov 04, 2010
One of the highlights of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging conference came near the end—during a panel discussion about the impact of midterm elections on healthcare reform.
Some states could benefit from early Medicaid expansion funding, news report says
Apr 02, 2010
Thursday marked the first day states were eligible to apply for early federal funding assistance to begin a massive expansion of Medicaid as part of the new healthcare law. Some states could benefit from...
Pressure over healthcare reform builds as U.S. lawmakers’ summer recess nears
Jul 24, 2009
Providers will be waiting, watching and lobbying with baited breath over the coming week, as House leaders attempt to steer their three-headed proposal for healthcare reform before the full House for a...
Senate HELP Committee passes Kennedy bill; providers worry about companion House plan
Jul 17, 2009
As fallout from the House healthcare reform plan continued to rain down Wednesday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee passed its own reform proposal.
ACO book helps leaders prepare for future
Apr 04, 2012
In the wake of healthcare reform, accountable care organizations continue to emerge as an increasingly likely care delivery option. The Healthcare Executive’s Guide to ACO Strategy helps operators...