The government should collect and release more claims information from managed care plans, the nation’s largest long-term care provider association stated in a recent letter to Senate leaders.
AHCA announces legislative priorities and $1 million ad buy
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 11, 2013
The nation’s largest long-term care provider association will advocate for site-neutral payments and other policies in a concerted effort to prevent further reductions in reimbursement, the American...
Government agency calls off effort to assess antipsychotic use in nursing homes, watchdog group reports
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 26, 2013
A government investigation into nursing homes’ antipsychotic prescribing practices will not move forward due to budget and staff cuts, according to nonprofit investigative news organization The Center...
Bold legislative proposals could prevent deep reimbursement cuts, AHCA leader says
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 26, 2013
Long-term care providers are offering lawmakers policy ideas aligned with the changing healthcare landscape in the United States, in an effort to control costs and improve quality while avoiding slashed...
Misleading data on SNF margins threatens fruitful payment reform, Parkinson warns lawmakers
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 03, 2013
Lawmakers may have an inaccurate understanding of skilled nursing facility margins based on outdated and partial information, the leader of the nation’s largest nursing home organization is cautioning....