Healthcare expenditures for dual eligibles is double that of Medicare-only beneficiaries, report shows
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 22, 2012
Monthly expenditures for individuals eligible for Medicare and Medicaid is nearly two times higher than that of people who receive just Medicare benefits, a new government report finds.
Why the likely demise of LTC insurance isn’t all bad
By
John O'Connor
Jun 22, 2012
Two decades ago, private long-term care insurance was seen as a can’t-miss option for funding future nursing home costs. But like many of the people who purchased policies back then, the product...
Big Medicaid cuts a possibility if the Affordable Care Act is overturned, experts suggest
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 21, 2012
If the Supreme Court invalidates the Affordable Care Act, long-term care facilities could be among the biggest casualties, a report published in advance of the decision states.
Care coordination, adoption of HIT pushed at tech conference
Jun 19, 2012
Forging partnerships with other providers and adopting health information technology are critical to the survival of long-term care providers, new guidelines recommend.
Medicare panel seeks enhanced payments, eligibility for the PACE program
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 18, 2012
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly providers should be paid more generous Medicare Advantage rates, according to a payment panel. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission also called for changes...
Improving care for dual eligibles could lower rehospitalizations, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 18, 2012
More focused treatment of common illnesses among dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries could cut costs and lower hospital readmissions, researchers found.
States get enhanced Medicaid funding for home- and community-based services
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 15, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced enhanced Medicaid funding to states looking to provide more community-based services to elderly and disabled individuals.
Medicaid claims audits come up short, report suggests
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 14, 2012
The federal program tasked with detecting Medicaid fraud costs more to operate than it has recovered in overpayments, a government investigation found.
Modest healthcare spending growth predicted between now and 2014, report projects
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 14, 2012
Consumer healthcare spending is expected to grow at a relatively modest rate between now and 2014, due largely to the struggling economy, a federal report predicts.
Lawmaker questions existence of Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 14, 2012
A House Republican has doubts about a program created by the Affordable Care Act to test new care delivery models for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and dual eligibles.