AARP expected to endorse House healthcare reform bill
Nov 05, 2009
AARP, the powerful national seniors’ group, today is expected to express its support for the House Democratic healthcare reform bill, according to news reports Wednesday.
States should have strong oversight over Medicaid managed care programs, report asserts
Aug 06, 2012
Effective oversight is the key to ensuring access to care for states using managed care organizations for elderly and disabled Medicaid enrollees, a new report suggests.
AARP clarifies that it has not officially endorsed healthcare bills
Aug 13, 2009
AARP on Tuesday issued a correction to a statement made by President Barack Obama at his town hall meeting earlier that day. It clarified that the seniors advocacy group has not officially backed any healthcare...
AARP, business group offer competing views of Medicare reform
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McKnight's Staff
Jan 18, 2013
The eligibility age for Medicare should be raised from 65 to 70 years, and the program should include private plans competing with the current fee-for-service model, the Business Roundtable proposed Wednesday.
AARP urges lawmakers to exempt Medicare from tax bill cuts
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Dec 11, 2017
One of the nation’s largest senior advocacy groups is warning lawmakers of the “lasting impact” of Medicare cuts that would be potentially included in the GOP’s final tax reform...
Obama talks healthcare reform with seniors at AARP town hall meeting
Jul 29, 2009
President Barack Obama Tuesday fielded questions about healthcare reform at a tele-town hall meeting sponsored by AARP, a powerful seniors advocacy group. He discussed living wills, Medicare Part D, and...
AARP loses about 60,000 members over its healthcare reform stance
Aug 19, 2009
As many as 60,000 seniors have cancelled their AARP memberships since July 1, news outlets have reported.
New report shows how the recession continues to affect long-term care services
Jan 27, 2011
Thirty-one states cut non-Medicaid aging and disability service programs in fiscal year 2010, while 28 states are planning such cuts in 2011 because of the recession. While state tax revenues have fallen...
Don’t demonize nursing homes if you want to improve long-term services and supports, officials...
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Tim Mullaney
Jun 20, 2014
States with the best long-term care systems tend to favor home- and community-based options but do not view nursing homes as the enemy, officials said at the unveiling of new rankings Thursday. Minnesota...
Direct-care workers to be focus of summit examining best practices, research and policy
May 20, 2011
It’s said approximately 90% of direct long-term care is performed by aides, and it is that category of worker that will be highlighted at a daylong summit Thursday in the nation’s capital....