Study: Physician growth higher in tort-reform states
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 13, 2005
States that enacted malpractice reforms had an increase in their overall supply of physicians, according to a study in the current issue of JAMA.
Long-term care financing reform presents area of opportunity for presidential candidates
By
Kathryn Roberts
Sep 24, 2008
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama should not overlook the potential impact of long-term care financing reform.
Editors’ Blog: Holding back the hounds on LTC reform
Jun 05, 2009
Something was missing Thursday when providers stormed Capitol Hill: A flag bearer for long-term care reform.
Senate bill addresses significant nursing home challenges
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 06, 2007
Senators late last week introduced a bill that offers reform in the areas of nursing home technology, employment and reimbursement.
No time to rest for long-term care operators
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 16, 2013
Even before the fall convention season started, providers could be pretty sure about what grand messages they were going to hear from the big guys: Work hard, produce good records, make better networking...
Savvy post-acute care providers are seeking creative partnerships with hospitals, experts say
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 25, 2013
Post-acute care providers should be considering creative joint ventures with hospitals to best take advantage of evolving healthcare delivery and payment systems, healthcare finance and legal experts said...
Creating wellness, reducing costs: Targeting the emotional health of residents, staff and families
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the enormous costs associated with a lack of attention to the mental health needs of residents, staff and families.
New provider payment system needed, nursing home alliance says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 20, 2012
As federal debt negotiations continued Wednesday, an industry group unveiled its three-part plan for reform in post-acute care.
Republican bill would eliminate Medicare payment advisory board from healthcare reform law
Jul 30, 2010
Senate Republicans have introduced legislation that would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) that is part of the healthcare reform law.
Healthcare reform law lays groundwork for new long-term care system
By
Dr. Bruce Chernof
Mar 31, 2010
The new healthcare reform law, with provisions such as the CLASS Act and community-based initiatives, will improve long-term care in the United States.