What the long-term care insurance market could use right now is a healthy dose of capitalism. But it isn’t going to happen.
Minnix: Medicaid managed care is inevitable, can benefit every community
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 01, 2013
Providers and long-term care advocates need to embrace Medicaid managed care systems, which have the potential to drive improved health outcomes and bottom lines while helping providers serve those most...
Government shutdown will not cripple long-term care, leaders say
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 01, 2013
Long-term care providers will feel some effects but should not experience serious disruptions due to the shutdown of the federal government, according to prominent trade associations.
LTC commission meets for marathon hearing, receives public comments
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 05, 2013
The Congressional Commission on Long-Term Care convened for its third hearing last week, focusing on how Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance interact, and potential ways to strengthen these...
$1 billion available for projects to ‘rapidly reduce’ post-acute care costs, CMS announces
By
McKnight's Staff
May 16, 2013
The second round of the Health Care Innovation Awards is now underway, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Wednesday. CMS will distribute up to $1 billion to fund projects that aim to...
HHS: Self-disclosure saves providers money in cases of Medicare and Medicaid fraud
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 18, 2013
Long-term care providers who self-disclose potential Medicare and Medicaid fraud will likely benefit from lower repayment amounts, according to updated guidance released Wednesday. It is the first time...
Ryan’s budget targets Medicare and Medicaid
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2013
The House Budget Committee approved the latest spending plan from Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) in March. The vote was 22 to 17 along party lines.
State, CMS pair up on duals
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 01, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the state of Illinois are teaming up in a dual eligible payment demonstration.
Lawmakers should leave Medicare and Medicaid alone, Sebelius says
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 28, 2013
Medicare and Medicaid should not be significantly altered, because spending for these programs is trending downward and incentives tied to the programs are working, according to Health and Human Services...
$10 million therapy-provider kickback case may proceed, judge says
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 20, 2013
A False Claims Act lawsuit involving a nursing home chain and therapy providers in Missouri can move forward, a federal judge has ruled. The case originated when a whistleblower alleged that a therapy...