— “The Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association and Texas Academy of Family Physicians said many physicians and hospitals have also been unable to determine which health plans offered in the marketplace include them in their provider networks. ‘Physicians, they just want to know who’s walking through their door and what kind of coverage they’re going to have,’ said Lee Spangler, vice president of medical economics at the Texas Medical Association. ‘They’d like that uncertainty to be settled.'” – Texas Tribune (via Kaiser)
— “Managed care organizations are set to play a bigger role in how long-term care is provided for people currently eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, and providers should focus on having the right capabilities in place for them, according to a new report.” – McKnight’s
— “Doctors practicing in long-term care settings should hone certain skills identified by leading stakeholders in order to produce higher quality outcomes, according to a prominent physician association.” – McKnight’s
“Federal law says states who sign contracts with Medicaid managed care organizations must develop quality assessment and improvement strategies for these MCOs.” – McKnight’s
— “Nurse leaders working in long-term care settings will earn an average yearly salary of $73,200 in 2013, according to a recent survey by Nursing Management magazine.” – McKnight’s
— “Nearly 500 long-term care pharmacies signed a letter urging Congress to prohibit certain Medicare reimbursement practices, the Senior Care Pharmacy Alliance announced Thursday.” – McKnight’s