It appears some significant changes may be coming Medicaid’s way. And the early betting is that these adjustments are not going to be of the payment-enhancement variety.
Medicaid, the Trojan horse of senior living
By
John O'Connor
Feb 08, 2018
Like the citizens of Troy who failed to realize a hollow wooden horse contained something terrible, senior living operators have ignored the real threat Medicaid might unleash: federal rules and regulations.
Pandemic undermines Medicaid block grant approach: report
By
John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2020
Some policymakers have pushed Medicaid block grants as a way to reform and improve the federal-state program. But an ongoing pandemic reveals how such an approach could be harmful to states and those served,...
Need more funds? Here’s how to make a killing
By
John O'Connor
Apr 14, 2022
These days, senior living operators in just about every state are tapping into Medicaid payments. And more than a few players are not content to stop there.
Regulators warned to curb fraud and abuse more aggressively
By
John O'Connor
May 25, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services came under withering criticism this week for allegedly failing to target fraud and waste. The latest salvos were delivered during a House subcommittee hearing,...
Why you should fear Medicaid block grants
By
John O'Connor
Mar 14, 2019
Well gang, it’s that special time of the year when the president delivers a wish-list budget that gives red meat to the base — and heartburn to just about everyone else.
‘Big and bold changes’ coming? Well, this could get interesting
By
John O'Connor
Mar 29, 2018
The new boss at Health and Human Services is on a mission.
HCBS protections about to run out at the end of the month for some married couples
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
Many married couples receiving care through home- and community-based options might lose their Medicaid coverage by the end of the month. That’s because a three-month extension of the program’s “spousal...
Some senior living operators may find Medicaid payment expansion tempting
By
John O'Connor
Nov 28, 2018
Senior living operators have historically not been involved in psychiatric care. But that soon could change. The reason: A recent Medicaid coverage expansion could lead to new business opportunities, a...
Just when you were warming up to Medicaid …
By
John O'Connor
Nov 17, 2016
Medicaid as you have known it is probably going to be changed. And not for the better.