Key Republican lawmakers said they would wait until after the 2012 elections to make major changes to Medicare, according to published reports. At least one key GOP member, however, challenged that assertion.
Senate nears vote on healthcare reform bill
Dec 15, 2009
Senators need to reach an agreement on their healthcare reform bill possibly by today to pass a bill before Christmas. Supporters of the long-term care insurance provision have been working fiercely to...
Obama offers harsh cuts to fund reform
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2009
The president delivered unsettling news to nursing homes last month. He recommended trimming Medicare and Medicaid by $313 billion over 10 years to help pay for healthcare reform.
Feds sued in effort to expand glucose tests
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 02, 2007
The government enforces policies that prevent residents with diabetes from receiving needed blood glucose tests, according to a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Healthcare reform will resurface in 2008, Thompson says
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 31, 2006
Don’t expect the federal government to make significant healthcare policy decisions for a while, says Tommy Thompson, the immediate past secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
State to delay enforcement of new Medicaid law
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 09, 2006
California is planning not to enforce a federal law that requires illegal immigrants seeking Medicaid to show proof of citizenship.
Pay-for-performance project draws mixed reviews
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 31, 2006
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to launch a pay-for-performance demonstration project this year among 200 to 250 nursing homes. While nursing home advocates praised parts of the project,...
Medicaid advisory commission established to steer reform
By
Haymarket Media
May 24, 2005
The Department of Health and Human Services has established an advisory commission charged with identifying issues and strategies for Medicaid reform.
Union to promote health coverage reform in California
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 26, 2004
As Labor Day approaches and the November ballot looms, the Service Employees International Union says it will embark on a massive educational campaign in California to try to make sure that a health insurance...
Providers set to pursue Medicaid and tort reforms
Jan 15, 2004
When President Bush signed the sweeping Medicare reform bill in December, the Republican party lauded it as a domestic victory, perfectly timed for 2004 election year momentum. During election years, Congressional...