New report analyzes effect of healthcare law on long-term supports and services
Apr 12, 2010
The National Academy for State Health Policy, in association with the SCAN Foundation, recently released a detailed look at new healthcare reform policy changes that affect long-term services and supports.
Providers intensify efforts to influence Congress
By
James M. Berklan
May 22, 2014
More than 400 long-term and post-acute care professionals from across the country completed meetings with their respective federal lawmakers Wednesday in Washington. The meetings were the conclusion of...
CMS finally embraces pay for performance
Mar 31, 2009
After years of using the stick, it looks like federal regulators are willing to try the carrot. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a new, four-state demonstration project that will...
Tort reform enters presidential debate
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 26, 2007
A presidential candidate has staked out a position on tort reform, a divisive topic in Washington that consistently draws fire from varying lobbying groups.
LTC reform bill introduced in House
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 07, 2007
The level of discourse about improving the quality of long-term care rose to a new level Tuesday, when three members of the U.S. House introduced the Long Term Care Quality & Modernization Act of 2007...
Providers: Go easy on Medicaid enforcement
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 06, 2006
Nursing home providers have called on the government to be flexible in enforcing a Medicaid rule that begins July 1. The measure requires Medicaid enrollees to provide citizenship documentation before...
Panel issues report on nonprofit reforms
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 24, 2005
Charitable organizations should strengthen oversight and reporting of their activities, according to a report issued this week from a panel of nonprofit leaders.
New senior living solution released
Oct 25, 2016
American HealthTech has announced the commercial launch of its new senior living solution powered by ALIS. The product provides detailed electronic care records for seniors as they move among assisted...
OIG: Tougher 2016 probes
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Providers should expect more aggressive federal efforts to investigate healthcare fraud cases as the Department of Health & Human Services makes use of sophisticated data analytics in the coming year.
Healthcare on agenda for Obama administration, Congress next month
Dec 09, 2008
Healthcare, including a stimulus package with Medicaid funding, is expected to be a high priority for President-elect Barack Obama and Congress come January.