Nursing home providers have rallied around a bill that would make it easier for hospital patients to qualify for Medicare funding in their facilities.
Tech contest is open for entries
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
The 2015 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards program has returned, giving long-term care facilities a place to shine.
McKnight’s awards open
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2014
The entry period is now open for McKnight’s 3rd annual Excellence in Technology program.
MedPAC needs a new role, Rockefeller says
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2009
Sen. John Rockefeller IV (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health, continues to advocate for a stronger role for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).
MedPAC: Cut therapy caps 33%, hike audits
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2012
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended that Congress drop the annual allowable limits for Medicare Outpatient Part B payments by one-third. It would mean caps at $1,270, down from $1,880.
Trump budget cuts HHS 18%
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2017
President Trump’s first proposed budget chops 18% from Department of Health and Human Services funding and adds millions of dollars to combat healthcare fraud for fiscal 2018.
GOP leaders promise bills will be approved
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Republicans were able to retake control of the Senate, while adding to their margin in the U.S. House. Now comes the hard part: actually governing.
Congress grills top judge on appeals jam backlog
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 01, 2014
There is no easy fix to the staggering backlog of Medicare appeals, a government official said during a July 10 Congressional hearing.
Labor, business gird for card-check fight
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2009
Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress introduced union-friendly card-check bills in early March, setting off a war of words that is likely to continue during the months ahead.
Refine quality to gain better image: leaders
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2012
Long-term care providers face negative perceptions and should focus on quality measurements to combat unfair portrayals, association executives said in May.