Transportation

Appeals court again sides with healthcare providers over state cuts to Medicaid

August 13, 2009

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit again has ruled that California's lawmakers cannot cut reimbursements to the state's Medicaid program solely because it needs to reduce expenditures.

OIG: Nonprofits' complimentary transportation for families not a violation

March 31, 2009

The Office of Inspector General recently determined that a nonprofit skilled nursing facility that provides complimentary local transportation for friends and family of residents would not constitute grounds for the imposition of civil monetary penalties under the Social Security Act.

Researchers show how Florida vision law keeps seniors over 80 safe on the roads

November 14, 2008

A Florida law requiring all seniors over 80 to pass a vision test before renewing their driver's license may have lead to a reduction in traffic-related fatalities among that age group. New study results show how.

Hurricane Ike causes nursing home evacuations, power outages in Texas

September 16, 2008

Evacuated nursing home residents from Galveston, Beaumont and Houston, TX, have been wondering when they will go home after Hurricane Ike caused massive damage in and around the coastal areas of the state.

Hurricane Gustav: Nursing home evacuations run smoothly this time

September 03, 2008

In stark contrast to three years ago, when the elderly, and nursing home residents in particular, were especially hard hit by Hurricane Katrina, authorities were reporting smooth evacuation processes took thousands of elderly out of harm's way.

Report: Government falls short on nursing home emergency preparedness

April 29, 2008

Federal officials have done too little to prepare state and local governments for the evacuation of nursing home residents in the event of another major natural disaster, a pair of high-ranking lawmakers claimed Monday.

The right move

Liza Berger February 06, 2008

Hurricane Katrina forced nursing homes to rethink emergency transportation - and make the federal government take notice.

Mobile polling would benefit residents, expert says

February 04, 2008

Mobile polling would provide improved access to voting for seniors who live in long-term care facilities, according to a university expert testifying before Congress recently.