Kohl painkiller bill reappears in waning days of Senate term; AHCA voices objections
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 19, 2012
A bill meant to provide relief for nursing home residents who need painkillers would create the possibility of huge penalties for healthcare practitioners and long-term care facilities, a top lobbyist...
Benefiting from a selection tool for EHRs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 27, 2014
There are many parts of attending annual big conferences that I love, from seeing old industry friends to attending good sessions. But I also, not so secretly, love the exhibit halls — for several reasons.
Post-acute standardized assessment bill passes House
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 18, 2014
A bill that would standardize data in post-acute settings moved closer to reality after a House of Representatives voice vote in its favor Tuesday. The House’s approval of the Improving Medicare...
Profile: AHCA’s money player
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2014
If there’s a prevailing theme around the hours American Health Care Association senior fellow Elise Smith keeps, it’s that they are constant.