McKnight’s Newsmaker videos examine capital market, economy and new products
Oct 05, 2010
Recent McKnight’s Newsmaker videos reveal insider takes on capital availability, how the coming elections may affect healthcare reform, and more. The videos were shot at the recent National Investment...
Democrats look to Medicare Part D checks to sway seniors by November
Aug 17, 2010
Many seniors are still wary of healthcare reform, but Democrats hope some of the new law’s provisions will help win over reluctant elders, according to recent reports.
Obama: Economic recovery includes healthcare reform
Nov 26, 2008
Healthcare reform is part of getting the country back on track economically, President-elect Barack Obama said.
Officials, legislators disagree over how best to fight Medicare fraud
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 19, 2007
Which would more likely lead to a decrease in fraud and abuse in the Medicare program – more money or program reform? That was a point of debate this week between Bush administration officials and...
CMS too burdened and focused on cost to be the epicenter of long-term care reform, experts say
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 21, 2013
Most long-term care reforms rely on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for implementation, but the overburdened agency cannot manage all the needed changes in this area, according to a panel...
Tough times for long-term care
By
Liza Berger
Oct 07, 2009
Could things get any gloomier? I hate to be a pessimist, but when you look at the landscape–from Medicare and Medicaid cuts to the shortcomings of the Five-Star Quality Rating System–the hits...
Senate report details missteps in coronavirus nursing home response
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 28, 2020
Federal lawmakers recommended that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should revisit its infection control policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s severe impact on nursing homes.
AHCA calls for immigration reform to meet staffing shortage
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 14, 2013
Saying the current permanent visa programs for immigrants are “insufficient and inadequate” to meet long-term care staffing needs, the American Health Care Association outlined its vision of...
House passes massive healthcare reform bill with CLASS Act in it
Nov 09, 2009
The House late Saturday passed its comprehensive healthcare reform bill by a vote of 220-215.
Election Day: Moment at hand for the future of healthcare funding and coverage
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
After more than a year on the campaign trail, it all comes down to Tuesday. Elections across the country, topped by the battle for the presidency, will take place. The results could set in motion the framework...