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Program aims to reduce costs, boost care

September 04, 2011 11:31:55 AM by Administrator Account
By Joan Woods

    Beginning in January, Medicare recipients should be aware of a new term thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 -- accountable care organization or ACO.
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Skilled nursing facilities provide top-notch care

July 03, 2011 2:53:07 PM by Administrator Account
By Joan M. Woods

    Last month, the Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA) released the Third Annual Quality Report on Rhode Island’s nursing homes. The report gives a brief overview about where skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities stand in terms of quality measurements. Despite several sequential years of funding cuts, the report shows nursing homes provide excellent care.

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Voters say no to decreasing Medicaid

May 31, 2011 10:52:42 AM by Administrator Account
By Joan M. Woods

    A recent survey indicates that Medicaid funding cuts to nursing home care are very unpopular among Rhode Island voters. Eighty-two percent of voters disapprove of cutting Medicaid for those in long-term care facilities and nursing homes. More than nine in 10 voters think it is important for the governor and state legislature to protect Medicaid funding. The state’s proposed fiscal 2012 budget, however, includes cuts of nearly $13 million to nursing home care.

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State budget plan threatens elder care

May 02, 2011 10:30:47 AM by Administrator Account
By Joan M. Woods

    As debates about the state budget unfold, those with loved ones in nursing homes should be aware of one thing: The governor’s budget proposes massive cuts to skilled nursing and rehabilitation services – cuts that would cause a $13 million loss in funding for nursing home care.


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Government leaders face unique challenges

January 31, 2011 5:17:29 AM by Administrator Account
 By Joan M. Woods

    In 2010, Rhode Island saw tremendous progress in long-term care. Our nursing homes achieved among the nation’s highest ratings in resident and family surveys in a countrywide poll of satisfaction rates.
 

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