Candidates, lawmakers vow healthcare reform will occur, despite financial upheaval
Oct 17, 2008
The current global financial crisis will not prevent the next Congress or president from making healthcare reforms, key leaders are saying.
Democrats include long-term care reform in policy platform
Aug 21, 2008
The Democratic Party has included long-term care reform as a plank in its policy platform.
Skyrocketing budget deficit may affect next president’s healthcare plans
Jul 30, 2008
A soaring budget deficit could ultimately hurt future proposals for healthcare, a new report suggests.
Finding long-term solutions
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2008
It’s hardly a secret that eldercare services in this nation are in a state of flux. The average age of nursing homes in most metro markets has surpassed 30 years.
Report: Threats to Medicare, Social Security funding hold steady
Mar 26, 2008
The outlook for two of the largest government entitlement funds benefiting seniors did not improve over the past year. But it also did not worsen, experts noted.