Proposed rules would increase states’ Medicaid flexibility
Feb 25, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed two new rules that expand states’ flexibility in designing their own Medicaid programs.
Challenge is on to preserve Medicare, Medicaid funds
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
Lawmakers passed federal spending measures recently, but in their haste to wrap up business they also left some work on the table.
Congress gives cold shoulder to Bush budget
Feb 07, 2008
Lawmakers have been critical of President Bush’s FY 2009 budget proposal since its release on Monday.
Fear, loathing – and respect – for Bush budget
Feb 06, 2008
The healthcare provider community continued to pile on the Bush budget proposal Tuesday, while also impressing upon followers a reason to take it seriously.
Bush budget would trim Medicare, Medicaid
Feb 01, 2008
President Bush will place Medicare and Medicaid squarely on the chopping block Monday when he presents his 2009 budget.
Providers continue to press for FMAP increase
Jan 31, 2008
Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and 25 other senators are drawing providers’ praise for their call for a temporary increase in states’ Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...
Tech toys
Jan 30, 2008
The nation’s top lawmakers are learning more about new monitoring, personal health record and brain fitness technologies for seniors during a special briefing and demonstration today.Senators from...
Governors urge Senate to increase medical assistance to states
Jan 28, 2008
The National Governors Association is fighting alongside the American Health Care Association for an increase in states’ Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in a new economic stimulus package.
Senators may add rebates for seniors in stimulus package
Jan 29, 2008
Under pressure from labor and senior groups, Democratic senators are pushing to add rebates for seniors living off Social Security to an economic stimulus package.