Congress won’t touch Medicare in order to cut deficit spending. But the Medicaid program was looking more vulnerable at press time.
CLASS Act’s enemies take on new program
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2011
Like many of his GOP colleagues, Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) has strong doubts about the legitimacy of the Community Living Assistance Services and Support (CLASS) Act. In fact, after a recent House hearing,...
Pending recess hastens SCHIP debate
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 01, 2007
As Congress prepares to adjourn for its August recess next week, the fate of controversial legislation that would cut payments to nursing homes remains unresolved.
This is not a place for yo-yos
By
John O'Connor
Jan 15, 2008
As anyone who’s been around him can attest, Larry Minnix is an incurable optimist. The American Association of Homes and Services’ for the Aging’s president and CEO likes to say there...
Sloan, former LeadingAge COO, named to top position
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2015
The former chief operating officer of LeadingAge, Katie Smith Sloan, has been named its new president and CEO — the first woman to hold the top posts at the association.
AAHSA’s financing plan has proponents, Minnix says
Oct 14, 2008
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging’s long-term care financing plan has gained traction with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as well as consumer groups, said Larry...
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.
Workforce bill gives providers new boost
By
Liza Berger
Jan 01, 2009
The nursing home community last month applauded Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) for introducing a bill to expand education and training in geriatrics and long-term...
Minnix: We have outdated views on aging
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
Aging services over the next decade should be looking at redefining age, improving practices, innovating solutions and transforming policy, the leader of a top senior care association declared in April.
New goals for antipsychotics not unreasonable, leaders say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Providers may grumble about renewed pressure to lower the use of antipsychotics among long-term care residents with dementia, but the industry has an opportunity to be a leader, said LeadingAge President...