MedPAC calls for payment reforms to come even earlier
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2017
Federal lawmakers’ advisory panel for Medicare made it official in its report to Congress in June: It recommends implementation of a unified post-acute payment system beginning in 2021 — three...
AHCA launches campaign for Sustainable Growth Rate reforms
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 12, 2015
Today marks the launch of a comprehensive new effort from the nation’s largest long-term care provider association, aimed at encouraging constructive reforms of Medicare’s Sustainable Growth...
HHS holds summit on healthcare reform’s impact on quality
Oct 05, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services Monday hosted the National Summit on Health Care Quality and Value in Washington, D.C.
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...
House OKs use of reconciliation to pass healthcare reform
Apr 24, 2009
The House this week voted to allow the use of the reconciliation process to pass health reform legislation. The procedure, which Republicans oppose, would fast-track the passage of such a bill.
Prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease sparks health reform recommendations
Aug 25, 2008
The U.S. healthcare delivery system may not be equipped to handle the expected growth in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report by Avalere Health.
Providers praise Senate passage of immigration reform bill
By
Haymarket Media
May 26, 2006
The Senate approved a controversial, comprehensive immigration reform bill on Thursday. Certain provisions in the bill could help alleviate workforce shortages in long-term care facilities, according to...
Governors’ Medicaid reform ideas could influence commission
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 04, 2005
Governors’ ideas on Medicaid reform could play a role in the cost cutting decisions of the Medicaid commission, which is assigned the task of cutting $10 billion from the program over the next five...
GAO says advertisements on the Medicare reform law misleading
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 11, 2004
The General Accounting Office said Wednesday that advertisements and brochures the Bush administration has created on the new Medicare reform law misrepresent the prescription drug benefits for seniors....
Apollo Safety forms special healthcare division
Apr 15, 2014
Apollo Safety has formed a new healthcare division with offerings related to gas detection equipment, maintenance and monitoring.