It was unclear at press time whether Senate Republicans could reach 50 votes needed for passage of a controversial healthcare bill that would involve deep long-term cuts to Medicaid.
Vendors helping nudge HR operations away from paper
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2017
For all the push for providers to move to electronic health records, the process of hiring and onboarding employees still often requires paper.
‘Vulnerable populations’ at risk under healthcare bill, providers warn
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 26, 2017
Alarmed provider groups are saying that seniors are at risk following the Congressional Budget Office’s release of a score that indicates the Republican healthcare bill would cut Medicaid spending...
When an open-door policy goes awry
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 12, 2017
As an administrator or manager, do you have an open-door policy? Or an open office floor plan? It’s often recommended, but in many cases, it can go awry.
The broken record of bad public relations
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 07, 2017
If there’s an area that I would argue is as bad as it was when I wrote about it in 2012, it would be how-long term care operators handle a public relations crisis.
Trump vows Obamacare repeal efforts will continue
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2017
Repealing the Affordable Care Act remains a possibility, President Donald Trump continues to say in public declarations.
Providers prepare for potential tension on Congressional visits
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 21, 2017
A tense political environment in Washington, D.C., means long-term care providers headed to Capitol Hill need to be passionate but polite, executives said Monday.
GOP health plan moves forward, moving seniors closer to higher insurance rates, lower access to healthcare,...
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2017
Seniors just shy of Medicare eligibility age could find their ability to pay for future long-term care services stymied due to projected rises in health insurance costs that would come under the House...
Walking tied to word game may boost seniors’ activity
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
An iPad-based game connecting seniors with walking is showing promise and being evaluated for a larger community trial, according to a feasibility study.
Price confirmed for HHS; Verma’s CMS interview set for Thursday
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 13, 2017
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) was confirmed by a 52-47 vote as the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Friday.