Now that the Olympics are over, let politics take center stage again. Clearly, no one is interested in winning the silver medal when it comes to the race for U.S. president. But interest in second bananas...
Voters give providers something to worry about
By
John O'Connor
Jun 08, 2012
GOP and Democratic strategists were watching the Wisconsin governorship recall race earlier this week as a possible harbinger of this fall’s presidential election. But that’s a shortsighted...
Consumer group cries foul over GOP’s 2013 budget
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 11, 2012
The fiscal 2013 budget, which was passed in the House, would cause seniors’ healthcare costs to surge and wreak havoc on Medicare and Medicaid, two new reports suggest.
Our elected officials: patriots or lackeys?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 26, 2012
It’s becoming increasingly obvious that our elected leaders need to quit playing political chicken. Otherwise, there are going to be some bleak days ahead for We the People.
New budget proposal would slash Medicaid, repeal the Affordable Care Act
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 20, 2012
The proposed fiscal 2013 budget released by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) Tuesday would repeal the Affordable Care Act and cut Medicaid spending by $810 billion over 10 years.
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.
Administration proposes lowering corporate tax rate to 28%
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 22, 2012
Long-term care operators are all ears on an Obama administration proposal that would lower the top corporate tax rate to 28%. The administration was expected to announce today a plan to reform taxes on...
GOP presidential candidate: Eliminate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Jan 06, 2012
Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum says he favors privatizing Medicare and says he would like to see the elimination of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Programs administered at...
Americans are very concerned about Medicaid and nursing home cuts
Jun 24, 2011
Democrats have been successful in telling Americans that the Republican-proposed budget known as the “Ryan plan” could have a significantly negative impact on nursing home residents, according...
Medicare payment board faces repeal efforts from Democrats and Republicans
Jun 09, 2011
The Affordable Care Act’s Independent Payment Advisory Board, a panel created by the law to contain Medicare costs, is now drawing criticism from both major political parties.