President Obama told a roomful of doctors that he does not favor caps for malpractice awards. But he indicated he may be open to “apology legislation.”
Healthcare reform, Medicare just pawns on campaign trail
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
When it comes to healthcare reform and Medicare, long-term care operators tend to focus on the so-called small pieces. These include things such as therapy caps, Minimum Data Set payments and forced reimbursement...
Obama lauds change in payment schemes
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 06, 2016
The next president and congressional leaders should continue to promote value-based purchasing and alternative payment models, President Barack Obama said in an academic article last month.
For states, the worst ahead, governors say
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2010
For many states, the economic outlook may continue to worsen. That’s according to analysts who spoke recently at a National Governors Association meeting.
CLASS Act offers ‘innovative’ reform approach: Sebelius
By
Brett Bakshis
Aug 01, 2009
A Senate proposal to create a national long-term care disability insurance program gained a big stamp of approval last month when a cabinet member sent a letter of support on behalf of President Obama...
Bill would speed up post-acute coverage
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Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Observation stays would count toward establishing Medicare eligibility under reforms in a recent draft bill from the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Value-based purchasing will likely continue, expert says
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Feb 05, 2017
Value-based purchasing initiatives and a focus on post-acute partnerships are likely to persist in 2017, despite the possibility of “repeal and replace” of the Affordable Care Act, according...
Governors eye block grants as way to cut Medicaid costs
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2011
House Republicans would like to see Medicaid outlays trimmed dramatically. And they are hardly alone.
New plans for LTC? They’re not saying
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2008
When you think about it, long-term care is really a thorny issue—particularly the financing side of it. As Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security resources dwindle, and more people grow older and live...
GOP pledges to fight on after vote saves healthcare reform
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2012
Who says one vote doesn’t matter? The Supreme Court preserved the Affordable Care Act because a conservative judge decided that a liberal president’s expanded healthcare program was worth saving.