Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging, HHS
Wii senior bowling league keeps competitive juices flowing
By
Liza Berger
Dec 18, 2009
A few years ago Joe Riccobene thought his days of playing sports were over. Now one of the winners of the National Senior League Wii bowling competition continues to bowl, golf and play tennis—virtually,...
Profile: Stephen L. Esdale – Perfect pitchman for LTC
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
Stephen L. Esdale, Chairman ACHCA
CLASS Act math
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2009
If you are confused about the financial implications of the highly publicized CLASS Act, you are not alone. If it’s supposed to be solvent and actuarially sound over the long term, why is the program...
Being grateful on Thanksgiving
By
Liza Berger
Nov 25, 2009
Thanksgiving, as its name so states, is a holiday to celebrate gratitude. But thankfulness, as we all know, is not always so easy to muster—especially during these tough financial times. Then again,...
A date with C-SPAN
By
Liza Berger
Nov 20, 2009
I guess I know what I’ll be doing Saturday night—pretty much what I did two Saturday nights ago. Channel surfing. I’ll be watching to see if Congress acts on its healthcare reform legislation.
Good timing for AAHSA conference
By
Liza Berger
Nov 06, 2009
Emotions will be running high at the rapidly approaching conference of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. The question is, will the mood be one of elation or disappointment?
Medicaid payment bundling sparks controversy in Ohio
By
Liza Berger
Oct 28, 2009
Medicaid payment bundling is emerging as a key topic in national healthcare reform. As part of their research on bundling, federal lawmakers should pay attention to what is happening in Ohio.
Profile: Boyd Hendrickson Chairman, CEO Skilled Healthcare Group Inc.
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2009
A lot has changed since Boyd Hendrickson was hired as a nursing home administrator back in 1970…
Nursing homes rally against reform cuts
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
Long-term care associations launched grassroots campaigns last month to lobby against proposed Medicare cuts.