Dale E. Yeatts, Professor of Sociology, University of North Texas
Kohl’s bill aims to bolster flagging caregiver workforce
By
Liza Berger
Jan 01, 2009
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) last month took a swipe at the workforce shortage with new legislation that would provide funding for more educational and training opportunities for caregivers.
MedPAC to providers: Rates fine as they are
By
John O'Connor
Jan 01, 2009
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) apparently believes that inflation does not exist for long-term care providers. At press time, the organization was about to call on Congress to keep current...
Workforce bill gives providers new boost
By
Liza Berger
Jan 01, 2009
The nursing home community last month applauded Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) for introducing a bill to expand education and training in geriatrics and long-term...