The focus of aging services over the next decade should be redefining age, improving practices, innovating solutions and transforming policy, the leader of a top senior care association declared Wednesday.
Minnix expects Senate to include CLASS Act in healthcare reform bill
Nov 11, 2009
The president and CEO of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging feels confident that the CLASS Act will make it into a final healthcare reform bill.
Healthcare groups commit to cutting costs; Minnix reiterates need to talk about long-term care
May 12, 2009
Major healthcare providers pledged Monday to reduce cost increases by $2 trillion over the next decade. In response, one long-term care association issued a statement about the importance of including...
Cutting remarks
Feb 20, 2008
For many providers, the President’s $3 trillion budget proposal may feel like deja vu all over again. Repeating a theme from recent years, the plan has providers scrambling to deal with cuts in both...
Providers contribute to hurricane relief efforts
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Haymarket Media
Sep 02, 2005
Long-term care associations are calling on members to contribute to relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Senator stalls DEA nominee over pain medication rules
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) has blocked from the full Senate the nomination of Michelle Leonhart as head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Larry Minnix’s 12 secrets to successful aging
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2018
Retired LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix has published his first book, an inspirational self-help volume for people of all walks of life, “Hallowed Ground: Stories of Successful Aging.” Reprinted...
President signs bill providing more Medicaid funding to states
Aug 11, 2010
President Obama Tuesday signed a bill sending $26.1 billion in aid, including $16.1 billion in Medicaid relief, to states.
Minnix: NY Times story raises concerns about accountability
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Haymarket Media
Oct 23, 2007
Quality care is at stake if long-term care providers place profits over nursing home care. And providers need to be accountable for that care, said Larry Minnix, president and CEO of the American Association...
AAHSA report: Americans think healthcare reform should include long-term care
May 22, 2009
Most Americans believe that long-term care services and supports should be a part of any upcoming healthcare reform, according to the results of a new survey from the American Association of Homes and...