MedPAC renews call for long-term care payment cuts, draws fire from providers
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 13, 2013
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended a 4% reduction in skilled nursing facility payments in 2016, prompting an outcry from providers.
Liability costs climb for long-term care, analysis finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 22, 2013
A nursing home operator with 100 beds can expect $194,000 in liability expenses in 2014, according to a new analysis from the American Health Care Association and Aon Global Risk Consulting.
Long-term care physicians respond to report on antipsychotic over-prescribing
By
McKnight's Staff
May 22, 2013
The top professional association of long-term care physicians and medical directors has reiterated its commitment to reducing the use of antipsychotics for dementia care. It did so Tuesday, in response...
Developmental disabilities services providers get their say on Capitol Hill
Mar 01, 2013
The America Health Care Association will host its annual Developmental Disabilities Providers Congressional fly-in event Wednesday in the nation’s capital. In the morning, healthcare providers serving...
AHCA/NCAL conference to proceed as scheduled Oct. 15-18
Oct 06, 2017
The annual meeting of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living will take place as scheduled, Oct. 15-18 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort, officials announced.
AHCA hosts webinar on the Affordable Care Act and employer requirements
Aug 02, 2013
Providers are invited to attend “Implementing the Affordable Care Act: Countdown to Employer Requirements: What to know about being in compliance,” a webinar about the Affordable Care Act’s...
Nursing homes may be targeted for turning away patients being treated for opioid addiction
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 18, 2018
Federal investigators could begin cracking down on nursing facilities that refuse admission to patients being treated for opioid addiction, experts are warning.
Obama’s cuts draw hot provider rebuke
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
President Obama’s proposed budget is dead in the water as long-term care providers see it. They stand to lose $81 billion over 10 years if the measure is approved.
Rides for loved ones a reasonable benefit, AHCA claims
By
John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2014
Operators should be able to offer free or discounted rides to the loved ones of residents being transported to skilled care facilities, asserts a letter from the American Health Care Association.
AHCA members get ready to lobby Congress
May 24, 2013
Members of the American Health Care Association will be spending the next week preparing their best lobbying pitches in advance of the group’s “Capitol Hill Fly-in” event June 3-4. The...