Webcast today offers free advice on clinical reimbursement
Feb 29, 2008
This day (leap day) happens only once every four years. But today is notable for another unique event: a McKnight’s webcast on payment. It will offer tips and expert advice on clinical reimbursement...
GAO: Medicare Advantage plans have cost downsides
Feb 29, 2008
Enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans may pay more for services, such as nursing homes, home healthcare and some hospital stays, than those in traditional Medicare plans, according to a report issued Thursday...
Committee to revise new Medicare legislation
Feb 28, 2008
Leaders in both houses of Congress this week introduced legislation that would cut Medicare growth, but Democrats said they are opposed to it.
CMS: Nursing home spending growth slows
Feb 26, 2008
A new report has projected that nursing home spending rose by 3.4% during the year 2006. That is the smallest percentage growth expected in the next decade, according to a new governmental report that...
Malpractice caps, required EHRs part of Bush Medicare proposal
Feb 20, 2008
Forced by a mandate in the 2003 Medicare law, the Bush administration has proposed caps for noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits and a mandate for providers to use electronic health records.
OIG: Medicare overpayments for nursing home services could reach $130 million
Feb 20, 2008
The Medicare program might have paid nearly $130 million too much for hospital and laboratory services from 2001 to 2003, a federal investigation has discovered.
60 Seconds with…
Feb 06, 2008
Alan Sauber: Senior VP, Govt. & Reg. Affairs, RehabCare Group
Flush with victories, providers gearing up
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
The year started off strong for nursing homes — at least as far as public policy was concerned.
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.