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Budget plans for Democrats might be gone with the win

John O'Connor March 01, 2010

Of all the questionable forecasts in President Obama's $3.8 trillion budget for 2011, perhaps the most dubious is this: It assumes Congress will enact healthcare reform this year.

Providers rip report on Five-Star ratings

Brett Bakshis March 01, 2010

An analysis of the government's Five-Star Quality Rating System for nursing homes by USA Today drew a sharp rebuke from providers.

Obama budget offers providers mixed bag

John O'Connor March 01, 2010

President Obama's $3.8 trillion budget plan for 2011 promises carrots and sticks.

4th Online Expo brings major topics to you

James Berklan March 01, 2010

McKnight's annual virtual meeting and trade show again will offer five free CEUs

Nursing facility deficiencies often unreported, GAO says

Liza Berger February 01, 2010

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should revise existing written guidance to make it more concise, simple and less confusing.

Alliance focuses on long-term services

Brett Bakshis February 01, 2010

A new coalition of long-term care stakeholders whose objective is to improve long-term services and supports formed in January.

GAO: Survey system needs to be retooled

Liza Berger February 01, 2010

General weaknesses in the nursing home survey process contribute to the understatement of deficiencies in nursing homes, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office in late December.

Health reform: Reid's lasting Senate fight

John O'Connor January 01, 2010

These have been trying times for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).

Providers: Five-Star system disappoints

Liza Berger January 01, 2010

The Five-Star Quality Rating System is a good idea—in theory. In practice, it has fallen short of acceptable standards.

Proposed Medicare cuts still trouble healthcare providers

Liza Berger December 01, 2009

As time drew nearer for the resolution of healthcare reform, various sectors of the healthcare community, including long-term care, were still scrambling to shore up funding.

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