Bill calls for pharma to compensate for ‘doc fix’ solution; would readjust dual-eligibles...
By
Dave Surico
Nov 27, 2013
Senator Jay Rockefeller wants provider groups to support his Medicare Part D plan for a drug rebate bill that calls for money from pharmaceutical companies to replace funds lost from the sustainable growth...
New SGR proposal: Progress or pie in the sky?
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 05, 2013
I’ve recently drawn up my plans for the winter, and I’m very excited about what’s in store! I’d like to share my ideas with you and get some feedback. Let’s call this the...
State, CMS pair up on duals
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 01, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the state of Illinois are teaming up in a dual eligible payment demonstration.
Senate Finance Chairman accuses long-term care providers of ‘gaming’ dual-eligible reimbursements
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 17, 2012
Long-term care providers struck back quickly late last week after the chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee accused them of “gaming” the reimbursement system during a hearing on caring...
Providers praise Senate Finance Committee for retaining market-basket update in bill
Sep 17, 2009
Nursing home providers reacted positively to the release of the Senate Finance Committee’s healthcare reform bill Wednesday. They were particularly pleased that the bill would not lower the market-basket...