CBO: 10-year repeal of sustainable growth rate would cost $316 billion
Permanent repeal of the sustainable growth rate, which controls the Medicare fees physicians receive for their services, would…
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CMS rule would increase Medicaid drug pricing transparency, save $17.7 billion
A new proposed rule on medication pricing transparency would save an estimated $17.7 billion over five years on…
News Read MoreFTC files suit to block Omnicare’s bid on PharMerica
This story was updated on January 31 at 9:32 a.m. with PharMerica's statement.The Federal Trade Commission issued a…
News Read MoreAMDA names interim executive director
The American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) has appointed Harvey Tillipman interim executive director. He will serve in the…
News Read MoreSenior housing continues slow recovery
The seniors housing occupancy rate continued its slow recovery in the fourth quarter of 2011, while construction activity…
News Read MoreMild cognitive impairment common in elderly, Mayo Clinic finds
More than 6 percent of Americans age 70 to 89 develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) every year, according…
News Read MoreLTC mergers, acquisitions spike 39 percent in 2011
Long-term care merger and acquisition activity rose 39 percent in 2011, with 161 deals having been completed during…
News Read MoreAHCA finds providers commit to quality in 2011 despite threat of cuts
For the second year in a row, the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted…
News Read MoreStudy: ER visits triple the risk of infection for nursing home residents
A visit to the emergency department during non-summer months was associated with a three-fold risk of acute respiratory…
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