http://www.mcknights.com/associations/topic/610/ Articles tagged with Associations from McKnight's Long Term Care News McKnight's custserv@mcknights.com no President Obama this week publicly ruled out capping malpractice lawsuit awards as an approach to medical liability reform. His track record on the issue indicates he may be more open to ideas such as "apology legislation," or focusing on the reduction of preventable medical errors, according to one news outlet. http://www.mcknights.com/obamas-plan-for-tort-reform-may-include-apology-legislation/article/138619/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:03:00 GMT President Obama this week publicly ruled out capping malpractice lawsuit awards as an approach to medical liability reform. His track record on the issue indicates he may be more open to ideas such as "apology legislation," or focusing on the reduction of preventable medical errors, according to one news outlet. McKnight's Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) on Tuesday released a massive healthcare reform bill that includes long-awaited provisions for long-term care services and supports. http://www.mcknights.com/kennedy-unveils-sweeping-healthcare-reform-bill-with-long-term-care-provisions/article/138280/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:40:00 GMT Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) on Tuesday released a massive healthcare reform bill that includes long-awaited provisions for long-term care services and supports. McKnight's Despite concerns that potential healthcare reform legislation will exclude a long-term care piece, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is keeping the pressure on lawmakers to consider providers' needs. http://www.mcknights.com/amid-healthcare-reform-frenzy-aahsa-continues-push-for-long-term-care-reform/article/138183/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:21:00 GMT Despite concerns that potential healthcare reform legislation will exclude a long-term care piece, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is keeping the pressure on lawmakers to consider providers' needs. McKnight's Something was missing Thursday when providers stormed Capitol Hill: A flag bearer for long-term care reform. http://www.mcknights.com/editors-blog-holding-back-the-hounds-on-ltc-reform/article/138050/ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:31:00 GMT Something was missing Thursday when providers stormed Capitol Hill: A flag bearer for long-term care reform. McKnight's Hundreds of nursing home owners and operators blitzed congressional buildings in Washington on Thursday, pressing lawmakers for better Medicare payments, a halt to post-acute payment bundling system talk and other improvements. But one thing they weren't expecting to make much progress on was long-term care reform. http://www.mcknights.com/nursing-home-lobbyists-urge-lawmakers-for-change-but-dont-expect-long-term-care-reform/article/138047/ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:23:00 GMT Hundreds of nursing home owners and operators blitzed congressional buildings in Washington on Thursday, pressing lawmakers for better Medicare payments, a halt to post-acute payment bundling system talk and other improvements. But one thing they weren't expecting to make much progress on was long-term care reform. McKnight's Most Americans believe that long-term care services and supports should be a part of any upcoming healthcare reform, according to the results of a new survey from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. http://www.mcknights.com/aahsa-report-americans-think-healthcare-reform-should-include-long-term-care/article/137263/ Fri, 22 May 2009 22:30:00 GMT Most Americans believe that long-term care services and supports should be a part of any upcoming healthcare reform, according to the results of a new survey from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. McKnight's A draft report released from a House committee minority Wednesday finds that eight states likely are diverting Medicaid stimulus funding away from healthcare providers, such as nursing homes. Instead, they may be using it to fill budget holes. http://www.mcknights.com/states-using-medicaid-stimulus-funding-to-fill-budget-gaps-report-finds/article/130705/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:53:00 GMT A draft report released from a House committee minority Wednesday finds that eight states likely are diverting Medicaid stimulus funding away from healthcare providers, such as nursing homes. Instead, they may be using it to fill budget holes. McKnight's Providers heaped praise on the Senate Finance Committee for its hearing Wednesday addressing the role of long-term care reform in general healthcare reform. http://www.mcknights.com/leaders-applaud-finance-committees-hearing-on-long-term-care-reform/article/129464/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:00:00 GMT Providers heaped praise on the Senate Finance Committee for its hearing Wednesday addressing the role of long-term care reform in general healthcare reform. McKnight's The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended to Congress Tuesday that skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities not receive a reimbursement rate increase for fiscal year 2010. The recommendation angered nursing home providers. http://www.mcknights.com/provider-groups-oppose-medpac-recommendation-for-fy-2010-nursing-home-rate-freeze/article/129013/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:58:00 GMT The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended to Congress Tuesday that skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities not receive a reimbursement rate increase for fiscal year 2010. The recommendation angered nursing home providers. McKnight's Rebecca Ferrini, the full-time medical director at Edgemoor Hospital in Santee, CA, was honored Friday as the 2009 Medical Director of the Year by the profession's main association. http://www.mcknights.com/ferrini-named-medical-director-of-the-year/article/128423/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:10 GMT Rebecca Ferrini, the full-time medical director at Edgemoor Hospital in Santee, CA, was honored Friday as the 2009 Medical Director of the Year by the profession's main association. McKnight's