President Obama, who spoke about the urgency of healthcare reform to the country last week, has been wooing nurses for his cause.
Healthcare reform is still alive
By
Liza Berger
Feb 22, 2010
The release of President Obama’s healthcare reform proposal couldn’t have come at a better time. The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is holding its advocacy conference...
Obama to discuss healthcare before Congress next Wednesday
Sep 03, 2009
In an effort to accelerate healthcare reform efforts, President Obama plans to address a joint session of Congress next Wednesday.
Obama, AARP begin push to win seniors’ support for reform
Aug 11, 2009
Proposed cuts to Medicare and misinformation about advance care planning in legislation have raised concerns among seniors over healthcare reform. Now the Obama administration is facing an uphill battle...
The healthcare reform roller coaster
By
Liza Berger
Mar 16, 2010
This week and next will largely determine the fate of healthcare reform. Of course, we in the media have been offering variations on that theme a lot during the past year.
Senate Aging Committee to hold panel discussion on impact of healthcare reform on seniors
Sep 16, 2009
The Senate Special Committee on Aging will host a discussion and briefing Thursday about the potential effects of healthcare reform on seniors.
Obama announces $25 million in malpractice reform grants
Sep 21, 2009
President Obama last Thursday authorized $25 million for pilot programs to investigate tort reform options.
ONE DAY TO GO: McKnight’s Online Expo to start Wednesday as Senate debates healthcare fixes
Mar 23, 2010
Now that the House has passed a healthcare reform bill, long-term care leaders are again turning their sights to the Senate. That chamber is expected to begin debating changes to the healthcare reform...
As Obama addresses Congress tonight, long-term care continues to weigh in on healthcare reform
Sep 09, 2009
Long-term care providers are likely to tune in tonight as President Barack Obama speaks about healthcare reform to a joint session of Congress.
Republicans set to debate healthcare ideas with Obama; Medicaid, malpractice caps may be on agenda
Feb 10, 2010
Republicans are scheduled to participate in a televised showdown with President Obama on healthcare reform on Feb. 25.