Government officials released good news about the long-term solvency of the Medicare program Friday. The projections were based in large measure on lower projected reimbursements for skilled nursing facilities.
Obama budget cuts provider payments
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2014
Presidents usually release budgets for reasons that have less to do with spreadsheets than legacies. President Obama’s fiscal year 2015 spending plan is no different. The $3.9 trillion proposal offers...
CBO: Social Security will be solvent longer than Bush administration projected
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Haymarket Media
Jun 16, 2004
The long-term outlook for Social Security is less dire than the Bush administration had projected, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO said Monday in its first comprehensive analysis...
Medicaid outlook bleak for providers in 2012, report finds
Dec 15, 2011
Unprecedented state budget deficits will result in historically low Medicaid reimbursements to long-term care facilities, a new report finds.
Unsustainably high healthcare costs paint bleak long-term budget outlook
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 04, 2012
Passage of the Affordable Care Act and the Budget Control Act of 2012 improved the budget outlook, but neither are enough to fix the gap between spending and revenue, according to a report by the Government...
Reader Poll: What are your tools for staying organized?
Dec 06, 2016
“I have the Yellow Stickies app. If I’m signed up for a McKnight’s webinar, I put it there so I can stay organized. It’s all in columns so I can see what I need. I can see when...
Healthcare to account for sizable chunk of new jobs by 2020
Feb 03, 2012
Another batch of statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor paints a sunny picture for people pursuing jobs in healthcare. Healthcare and social assistance are the fastest growing sectors, and will account...
Skilled nursing facilities are at risk for falling into negative revenue margins, analysis reveals
Dec 07, 2011
Nursing homes could be pushed into negative margins if Congress passes proposed end-of-the-year legislation, a new analysis finds. Skilled nursing facilities, many of which are already struggling to stay...
Healthcare workers have most in-demand jobs, report finds
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May 30, 2017
Healthcare positions hold eight of the top 10 highest-demand and fastest-growing professions, according to a report released last week.