Healthcare reform efforts intended to reduce hospital readmissions are here to stay, experts said during a recent McKnight’s webcast.
Obama rolls up sleeves in an effort to win over wary public
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
President Obama returned to campaign trail mode in recent weeks, seeking to clarify aspects of healthcare reform legislation and boost waning public support.
AAHSA: Republican chances of unraveling reform are slim
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2010
Healthcare reform opponents undoubtedly will try, but they are unlikely to be able to undo the landmark healthcare reform law. So said experts at the American Association of Homes and Services for the...
Hospital stays now under fire
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2012
Skilled nursing facilities should promote their efforts to better reduce rehospitalizations, a policy expert warns.
SNF pay has gotten worse, MedPAC says
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2015
Efforts to reform Medicare have actually damaged the way nursing home operators are being reimbursed, according to a new report from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Urban Institute. Report...
Alliance focuses on long-term services
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 01, 2010
A new coalition of long-term care stakeholders whose objective is to improve long-term services and supports formed in January.
‘Transparency’ bill rankles for-profits
By
Liza Berger
Apr 01, 2008
The for-profit long-term care community has been digesting a bitter tasting piece of proposed new legislation in recent weeks.
Medicare language in health reform bill pleases providers
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2009
Providers could be heard breathing a sigh of relief last month after the Senate Finance Committee released its healthcare reform bill.
Medicare reforms not enough?
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2012
Medicare payment reforms in the Affordable Care Act might lead to more efficient treatment cycles, but they might not wind up lowering overall payouts to providers and other stakeholders, according to...
New DOJ task forces targeting worst SNFs
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May 04, 2016
The Department of Justice is forming 10 regional task forces to expose and improve nursing homes that are found to provide “grossly substandard” care.