Nursing homes want more from McCain long-term care reform plan
May 14, 2008
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain must create a broader reform plan that includes “increased comprehensive coverage for America’s long-term and post-acute care systems,”...
Congress delays voting on Medicaid moratorium spending package
May 12, 2008
Both houses of Congress have delayed taking action on a war-funding bill that contains a moratorium on seven Medicaid cuts, until at least the middle of this week, following opposition in the House.
Like House, Senate tries to ensure passage of Medicaid moratorium bill
May 09, 2008
The Senate Thursday marked up its own version of a war-funding bill that includes a moratorium on seven unpopular Medicaid provisions. The House of Representatives attached moratorium legislation to a...
Ask the payment expert
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Patricia Boyer
May 01, 2008
I understand that many facilities are being cited during state surveys for not following standards of clinical practice. That citation is frequently cross-referenced to the assessment process. What can...
Lawmakers tack on Medicaid moratorium bill to major spending measure
May 08, 2008
House Democrats this week attached a high-profile Medicaid moratorium bill to war-funding legislation in an attempt to ensure the bill’s passage.
Caregiver coalition protests CMS Medicare ruling
May 07, 2008
Hands-on caregivers have added to the chorus of criticism against a newly issued proposed federal rule that would cut Medicare funding to nursing homes by $5 billion over the next five years. The funding...
Nursing home stocks rise on positive outlook of proposed Medicare rule
May 05, 2008
Nursing home company shares rose on Friday following the release of a proposed government rule to cut Medicare funding in fiscal year 2009 by a net $60 million.
CMS proposes cutting Medicare payments to nursing homes by $770 million next year
May 02, 2008
The government issued a proposed rule Thursday that would cut Medicare payments to nursing homes by $770 million, or 3.3%, for fiscal year 2009, to account for a forecasting error.
Fix Medicare now, secretary tells lawmakers
May 01, 2008
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt called lawmakers to action on Tuesday during a speech on the need for Medicare reform.
Leavitt: Bush would approve delay of two Medicaid regulations
May 01, 2008
The Bush administration would accept a short-term moratorium on two of seven proposed Medicaid regulations, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt said this week.