Governors are objecting to a pending rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that will eliminate intergovernmental transfers (IGTs), which help states compile more Medicaid funding.
AHCA: New reform bill “well-intentioned, but off-target”
Feb 19, 2008
After a brief bout of initial praise for the newly introduced Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008, the American Health Care Association offered a different take on the bill Friday. The...
Bill would crack down on nursing home abuses
Feb 14, 2008
Nursing home operators with severe care deficiencies could face civil money fines up to $100,000 – 10 times the current maximum – under a new bill set to be introduced today in the U.S. Senate.
Senate passes stimulus package
Feb 08, 2008
After several days of debates, the Senate has voted to include the needs of disabled veterans and older adults in the now $167 billion economic relief package.
Flush with victories, providers gearing up
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
The year started off strong for nursing homes — at least as far as public policy was concerned.
Challenge is on to preserve Medicare, Medicaid funds
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
Lawmakers passed federal spending measures recently, but in their haste to wrap up business they also left some work on the table.
Congress gives cold shoulder to Bush budget
Feb 07, 2008
Lawmakers have been critical of President Bush’s FY 2009 budget proposal since its release on Monday.
The hospital lobby strikes again with the ‘60% Rule’
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 08, 2008
If you haven’t noticed by now, the ballyhooed “75% Rule” has been laid to rest. Long live the “60% Rule”!
Fear, loathing – and respect – for Bush budget
Feb 06, 2008
The healthcare provider community continued to pile on the Bush budget proposal Tuesday, while also impressing upon followers a reason to take it seriously.
OIG open to discussions about long-term care quality
Feb 05, 2008
A recent roundtable discussion yielded a greater understanding of how the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General and long-term can work together to improve quality,...