Recent Articles
November 01, 2009
When the president, Congress, the media and others speculate about healthcare reform, they are not really talking about eldercare services.
October 01, 2009
The Internet has given rise to an angry mob that seems intent on snuffing out any thoughts that don't align with theirs.
September 01, 2009
Sen. John Rockefeller IV (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health, continues to advocate for a stronger role for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).
August 01, 2009
The marketplace of ideas remains a worthy goal, but there doesn't appear to be too many shoppers.
July 01, 2009
President Obama told a roomful of doctors that he does not favor caps for malpractice awards. But he indicated he may be open to "apology legislation."
July 01, 2009
Growing up, did you even consider the possibility that you might one day become the major owner of one of the world's largest car companies?
June 01, 2009
Despite a general dissatisfaction with Medicare and Medicaid rates, providers have mostly benefited from the way things are, at least as far as payments are concerned. Why would they want to mess with the status quo?
May 01, 2009
President Obama appears to have given the mantra "make no small plans" a more contemporary spin: Everything's on the table.
May 01, 2009
The apparent demise of a bill intended to make it easier for unions to form has left nearly all sides bloodied from battle.
May 01, 2009
Better quality monitoring, technology implementation and the creation of a less disruptive service spectrum are key ways to improve the nation's long-term care system, according to several industry experts.