President vows to fight attempted repeals of healthcare reform
Jan 27, 2011
President Obama defiantly said he would fight any repeal efforts to his health care reform platform but added in his State of the Union address Tuesday night that he would remain open to ideas for improving...
Long-term care providers launch issue blitz in advance of State of the Union address
Jan 21, 2011
Providers are kicking into a higher, cutting-edge gear to get their positions known in advance of President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. The American Health Care Association and...
Yarwood to Obama: Long-term care can play key role in job growth, economic recovery
Jan 27, 2010
A robust jobs proposal and strengthening the nation’s long-term care sector must be cornerstones of the 2010 legislative agenda, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO of the American Health Care...
Impact of proposed spending freeze on healthcare could be smaller than expected
Jan 27, 2010
President Obama is expected to call for a three-year, $250 billion discretionary spending freeze during his State of the Union address tonight. Its effect on healthcare might not be as bad as many think,...