Twelve state attorneys general file brief in support the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion
Feb 21, 2012
The attorneys general of 12 states, plus one governor, filed an amicus brief last week with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of Medicaid.
Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion while states grapple over funding
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 29, 2012
As state officials negotiate their fiscal 2013 budgets, more than half are grappling with billions in shortfalls that put Medicaid funds at risk, according to a new report.
Supreme Court ALJ decision adds to Medicare appeal jam
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
Medicare appeals might be getting a little more complicated for skilled care providers, thanks to a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, legal analysts said.
Why the Supreme Court will vote in favor of the Affordable Care Act
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2012
You may not like — nay, hate — the Affordable Care Act. The U.S. Supreme Court may agree with you. That doesn’t mean the justices will strike it down.
Michigan Supreme Court to rule on whether spouses’ transfer of assets should impact residents’ Medicaid...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 11, 2018
Three Michigan nursing home residents who recently lost a battle over Medicaid eligibility are now appealing to the state’s highest court.
So this is what hope feels like?
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 29, 2012
I don’t know when I’ve ever heard louder joyful shouts of, “We didn’t lose!”
The trouble with bullies
By
John O'Connor
Jan 02, 2013
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments on the unpleasant subject of workplace harassment. At issue is whether an employer is responsible when the bully is not strictly a boss.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadlines push providers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 17, 2022
With every state but Texas now covered by rules mandating when workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19, providers are facing increased urgency around ongoing vaccination campaigns.
The Adorable Care Act
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 06, 2012
What a stress-filled week for Our Nation’s President. The Supreme Court finally ruled on his signature accomplishment—the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — and pandemonium instantly ensued.
CMS withdraws proposal to aid same-sex spouses in LTC
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Nov 06, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services withdrew a proposed rule in October originally aimed at ensuring rights for married same-sex couples in long-term care facilities.