Vote expected soon on Senate healthcare reform bill
Oct 08, 2009
A vote on Senate Finance Committee healthcare reform legislation could occur by the end of this week. The 262-page bill contains a number of amendments that could affect long-term care supports and services.
Republicans release conservative, moderate versions of healthcare reform
May 21, 2009
As a rebuttal to Democrats’ healthcare reform plans, congressional Republicans on Wednesday introduced two alternative proposals. Both of them emphasize private market controls over government ownership.
Medicaid reform pilot to enhance choices confuses beneficiaries
Oct 17, 2008
A Florida pilot program designed to give Medicare beneficiaries more choice and control concerning their healthcare plans has led to more confusion than anything else, according to a recent review by the...
Information technology only works if staff is adequately trained
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2008
Developing a technologically savvy workforce is the secret to a facility’s success when it comes to upgrading systems
Proposal: Tie provider pay to quality performance scores
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Haymarket Media
Nov 29, 2007
Long-term care stakeholders are closely monitoring a new Medicare payment proposal that is tied to quality of care measures for hospitals.
Report: Pay-for-performance strategies need new direction
By
Haymarket Media
Dec 21, 2005
Pay-for-performance initiatives based on their current focus are unlikely to reduce Medicare spending, according to a report released this week by the Commonwealth Fund.
Poll: Seniors generally dissatisfied with Medicare reform law
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 13, 2004
Nearly 80% of older and disabled Americans strongly support both a proposal to permit prescription drug imports and one to allow the government to negotiate prices of medicines, according to a poll conducted...
MedPAC votes unanimously for proposed PAC payment overhaul to start in 2021
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Apr 10, 2017
The Medicare Payment Advisory Council voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend an accelerated timeline for implementing a unified, site-neutral payment system for post-acute care providers.
Nursing homes’ progress noted in QIO report
By
John Hall
Apr 08, 2015
Significant reductions in adverse drug events, infections, wounds and use of restraints in nursing homes are among the key achievements touted this week by federal regulators.
CMS should publicly push Congress to reform therapy payment system, long-term care provider association...
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 09, 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should openly urge Congress to change the way therapy services are reimbursed, the nation’s largest long-term care provider association stated in recent...