CMS issues ruling related to DOMA demise … President Obama criticizes Staples for approach to healthcare coverage … Glaucoma patients have better adherence with generic drug, study finds
Supreme Court will rule on NLRB situation that has left healthcare workers and employers in doubt
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 25, 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear a case on disputed National Labor Relations Board appointments that President Barack Obama made in 2012, which have created uncertainty about the legitimacy...
AHCA, Alliance, support Obama’s renomination of Tavenner as head of CMS
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 08, 2013
Marilyn Tavenner, the acting administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has been renominated by President Barack Obama to permanently fill the position.
Best is yet to come? Don’t tell that to providers
By
John O'Connor
Nov 09, 2012
When he gave his acceptance speech Tuesday night, President Obama told the nation that “the best is yet to come.” Many long-term care operators may not be in full agreement.
Swing state senior voters prefer Obama’s Medicare plan to Romney/Ryan proposals
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 28, 2012
President Obama’s Medicare plan has more support among seniors in three swing states, new polls reveal.
CBO: Obama budget would achieve Medicare and Medicaid savings by cutting provider payments
Mar 19, 2012
An analysis of President Obama’s proposed fiscal 2013 budget found it would lower government spending on Medicare by $276 billion and Medicaid by $66 billion over 10 years.
Obama’s budget proposal would reduce Medicare payments
Feb 07, 2012
President Obama’s 2013 budget proposal calls for spending cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, including a reduction in Medicare payments to nursing homes.
Talk of federal long-term care benefit won’t go away
Oct 21, 2011
If opponents of the CLASS Act think they’ve beaten down or somehow subdued chief advocate Larry Minnix or his LeadingAge members, they have another thing coming. Despite a week of roiling controversy...