There is a natural tension between the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and home health and hospice providers. R. Tamara Konetzka, PHD, a member of MedPAC, talked to McKnight’s Home ...

A surprising number of Americans agree about how they plan to handle long-term care costs. But is it the right option for you ...

Genworth CEO Tom McInerney discusses the implications of millions of baby boomers needing long-term care in the future and how his company is facing the challenge of helping them fund it.

I am retiring in June when I turn 70 and my wife, Bonnie, will be 68. Our Medicare issue is that recently we applied for a ...

Congress must focus on issues of importance to skilled nursing, assisted living and other providers, PALTmed said in a recent letter to lawmakers.

A federal judge Tuesday narrowed a restraining order and allowed more career federal officials to access sensitive payment systems.

CT legislators introduced a bill to provide some relief from large rate hikes, but at a hearing, policyholders said it needs ...

One of the most critical healthcare institutions in the United States, Medicare is a staple for many people seeking ...

China is making strides in popularizing long-term care insurance, improving the quality of life for people who have lost the ...

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examined the effects of a January 2019 Medicare opioid safety policy aimed at reducing high-risk opioid prescribing and related harms among ...

Toni King is an author and columnist on Medicare and health insurance issues. She has spent nearly 30 years as a top sales ...

The election pitch also includes new measures for women in menopause, including efforts to lift support and care provided by ...