Long-Term Care Planning
Long-term care insurance news and analysis, including coverage of short-term care insurance, long-term care hybrid products, and other arrangements for paying for long-term and post-acute care.
PPACA driving up ER visits
By Kathryn MayerDespite PPACA's goal to reduce costly ER visits, doctors say the number of ER visits has increased since its implementation.
May 21, 2014
LTCI sellers prepare to catch the next waveAALTCI tries to get conference attendees up-to-date in Kansas City.
May 21, 2014
LTCI sellers prepare to catch the next waveAALTCI tries to get conference attendees up-to-date in Kansas City.
May 20, 2014
LTC provider dealmaking heats upThe Brookdale move to acquire Emeritus was the biggest of the quarter.
May 19, 2014
Prof calls for cancer care packagesWilliam Sage says providers should offer "assembled, warranted products."
May 19, 2014
Prof calls for cancer care packagesWilliam Sage says providers should offer "assembled, warranted products."
May 19, 2014
Feds allow reference-based pricingRegulators also are saying plans can use last year's benefits summary templates.
May 15, 2014
Kindred Healthcare offers $533 million for LTC providerGentiva runs about 500 home health, hospice and community care businesses.