Sebelius defends Obama’s plan on entitlement reform
May 06, 2011
Appearing in a hearing before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Thursday, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius went to bat for the Obama administration’s entitlement...
Lawmakers tackle tort reform bill again
Feb 10, 2011
The full House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday worked on shaping a new version of the most high-profile tort-reform bill offered in recent years. The committee marked up the medical liability reform bill...
Editors’ Blog: Joining the healthcare reform discussion
Sep 28, 2009
Last week, senators on the Finance Committee gave a nod to long-term care with several constructive amendments. Providers have been looking for such recognition.
Guest Columns: The dark side of healthcare reform
Jul 28, 2009
If healthcare reform takes place, it could be on the backs of nursing homes, which could lose millions from Medicare and Medicaid funding cuts.
Providers praise president for tort reform act
Feb 22, 2008
Two long-term care organizations thanked President Bush Thursday for introducing tort reform legislation. The proposal would help to redirect funds from lawsuit expenses and towards quality care, the head...
AHCA criticizes administration’s approach to Medicaid reform
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Haymarket Media
Nov 17, 2006
Providers this week said that that the government’s goal to cut the provider tax is “inconsistent” with its broader goals to reform the Medicaid program.
Bush backs off Social Security reform
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Haymarket Media
Oct 06, 2005
President Bush this week appeared to back off from making Social Security reform a top priority. Restraining federal spending, paying for an ongoing war in Iraq and rebuilding the Gulf Coast are more pressing...
Pay-for-performance bill earns early praise
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Haymarket Media
Jul 07, 2005
A seniors’ advocacy group, healthcare providers and quality organizations have expressed support for Medicare pay-for-performance legislation that was introduced last week by Senate Finance Committee...
Providers show support of pay-for-performance legislation
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Haymarket Media
Mar 21, 2005
A coalition of 15 of the nation’s largest skilled-nursing care providers have expressed their support for legislation that ties Medicare payments to the quality of care provided in long-term care...
RAC groups battle provider plea for short-stay payment relief
By
John Hall
Feb 19, 2015
Third-party firms that audit Medicare bills for payment issues are pushing back hard against a hospital association plea for more favorable short-stay reimbursements, adding to the ongoing unwelcome specter...