House committee votes to repeal ACA’s Independent Payment Advisory Board
The House Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday voted 17-5 to repeal the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011…
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Report argues CMS must monitor progress of Quality Indicator Survey
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should develop performance goals and measures to monitor the ongoing progress…
News Read MoreALFA partners with global insurance broker Willis
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) announced Monday it has entered a partnership with global insurance broker…
News Read MoreNew Hampshire first state to get Medicaid funds to keep people out of SNFs
New Hampshire will be the first state in the country to receive new Medicaid grant dollars—$26.5 million over…
News Read MoreNational Quality Forum President Corrigan to step down
Janet Corrigan, president and CEO of the National Quality Forum (NQF), has submitted her resignation to become effective…
News Read MoreStudy: Obesity may prolong life in oldest old
Despite being one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide, obesity may actually decrease mortality in a…
News Read MoreArrests made in ‘largest ever’ home health fraud scheme
A Dallas-based physician and five owners of home health agencies were arrested Tuesday on charges for their alleged…
News Read MoreHearing loss linked to 3-fold increased risk of falling
Hearing loss has been linked with a variety of medical, social and cognitive ills. According to a new…
News Read MoreKindred reports 4Q loss, plans to release facilities
Shares of Kindred Healthcare took a dive Friday after the provider announced a fourth-quarter loss, reduced its 2012…
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