Up to 15 Republican governors say they will not participate in health law’s Medicaid expansion
Jul 05, 2012
The governors of 15 Republican-leaning states have signaled that they will not participate in the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, a new analysis finds.
Medicaid directors propose reforms for fraud-detection programs
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 03, 2012
State Medicaid directors outlined several different strategies for streamlining collaboration between Medicare and Medicaid antifraud efforts in a June 29 letter to members of the Senate Finance Committee.
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, states weighing Medicaid options
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 02, 2012
Many states are considering their options in the wake of a seemingly favorable Supreme Court ruling. The nation’s highest court ruled that Congress exceeded its reach when it threatened states with...
Supreme Court gives a reprieve to states, providers
By
John O'Connor
Jun 29, 2012
In rejecting a take-it-or-leave it Medicaid expansion provision, the Supreme Court gave states more control over their destinies. And it would appear that long-term care operators may similarly benefit.
Long-term care operators must engage states to ensure Medicaid reimbursement following ACA ruling, provider...
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 28, 2012
While the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, it struck a provision that said states would lose their Medicaid funding if they don’t comply with the planned expansion.The ruling means progressive...
Supreme Court rejects Medicaid expansion provisions in health law
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 28, 2012
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court rejected Medicaid expansion provisions in the new healthcare law. However, the court ruled that an individual mandate to purchase health insurance is constitutional....
Congress asks GAO to investigate Medicare and Medicaid antifraud contractors
Jun 27, 2012
Following a series of troubling reports about the success rate of antifraud contractors, lawmakers are asking the Government Accountability Office to study Medicare and Medicaid audit programs.
OIG: Volunteer Medicare fraud patrols had declining recovery in 2011
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 26, 2012
The success rate of Medicare’s volunteer force of fraud-detecting beneficiaries is declining, a government report finds.
CMS asks for input on Medicaid income eligibility
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 25, 2012
With more people scheduled to be added to the Medicaid rolls in 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking for public input on determining who will be eligible.
Wearing the bull’s eye not much fun
By
John O'Connor
Jun 25, 2012
If you are a skilled care operator, it might seem as if a big target has been placed squarely on your back.