CBO said several major provisions of the Republican proposal would result in a decrease of $880 billion in direct federal Medicaid spending and 14 million fewer enrollees from current levels to the year 2026. And next year, in 2018 alone, 5 million fewer people would be covered by Medicaid, CBO and JCT said.
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The Administration has released President Trump's budget blueprint, "America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again." This outlines the administration's budget priorities for fiscal year (FY) 2018 beginning October 1, 2017. The first budget of an administration is typically known as a "skinny budget." For FY 2018, the budget blueprint calls for a $54 billion increase in defense spending, offset by reductions in other spending areas.
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The Senate voted 55-43 to approve Seema Verma to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Monday, filling a critical top health care role in the Trump administration.
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This year, WHCA/WiCAL is making Spring Conference more accessible to LTC staff by creating a single flat-rate facility fee!
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Our legislative day will include a briefing from new DHS Secretary Linda Seemeyer, DWD Secretary Ray Allen, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, and other invited legislators. After the briefing, attendees will visit their legislator's offices for scheduled meetings to discuss our top priorities.
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It is imperative that the long-term care provider community have a strong voice at these hearings to impress upon lawmakers the need to provide additional support to long-term care.
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The "American Health Care Act," Republicans' bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, passed out of the House Budget Committee on Thursday on a nearly party-line vote of 19-17.
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Certified Nurses Day™ honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national board certification in their specialty. A registered nurse (RN) license allows nurses to practice. Certification affirms advanced knowledge, skill, and practice to meet the challenges of modern nursing.
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Join the American Health Care Association/National Health Care Association (AHCA/NCAL) in Washington, DC this spring to take your concerns directly to the Hill. Congressional Briefing includes terrific guest speakers. This year's keynote is Fox News Anchor Bret Baier.
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WHCA/WiCAL and Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce a new webinar series, “MDS Technical Briefing Webinars,” available for FREE exclusively to WHCA members.
March 21 Webinar: GGetting a GGood Look at Section GG
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Governor Scott Walker has expressed his hope in the Trump administration’s ability to make “meaningful reforms” to Medicaid.
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL EXTENDED THROUGH TODAY, FRIDAY, MARCH 17!
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MetaStar represents Wisconsin in the Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network (QIN). MetaStar and Lake Superior QIN provide up-to-date data (Quality Measure, Readmission), webinar opportunities and one-on-one training to nursing homes in Wisconsin. March 24, 2017 is the deadline for enrollment.
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Last week, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) commended several members of Congress for reintroducing the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2017 (S. 568/H.R. 1421).
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We'll provide hors d'oeuvres and music. As a host, you will be responsible for providing beverages and additional food along with your own take on the "Back to the '80s" excitement. The Kalahari can help you with beverages, or you can bring your own. See below for sponsorship pricing!
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Registration for exhibitors is now open for WHCA/WiCAL's Spring Conference, which is being held April 5-7, 2017, at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells.
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