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Archives for July 2020

WHO Releases New Policy Brief: “Preventing and Managing COVID-19 Across Long-Term Care Services”

Just shy of seven months since the World Health Organization (WHO) first received reports of a cluster of cases of “pneumonia of an unknown cause” in China, the WHO has issued a policy brief about preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term … [Read more...] about WHO Releases New Policy Brief: “Preventing and Managing COVID-19 Across Long-Term Care Services”

Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Recommendations to the Nursing Home Commission

In comments to the Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes addressing the coronavirus pandemic, submitted July 17, the Center for Medicare Advocacy (Center) calls for a national solution to the national coronavirus crisis. The Center asks … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Recommendations to the Nursing Home Commission

Medicare Home Health Case Settled with Full Coverage for Beneficiary with Chronic Conditions

Vermont Legal Aid and the Center for Medicare Advocacy are pleased to announce the settlement of McKee v. Azar, a case that was brought in federal court to ensure proper coverage of home health care services for a Medicare beneficiary with multiple … [Read more...] about Medicare Home Health Case Settled with Full Coverage for Beneficiary with Chronic Conditions

Joint Principles from Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center: Medicare Expansion of Telehealth Helps Beneficiaries Access Care During the Pandemic – But Caution is Needed Before Making These Changes Permanent

Note: the Center for Medicare Advocacy issued a version of these principles in last week’s CMA Alert. They have been updated, and are now issued jointly with the Medicare Rights Center. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, legislative … [Read more...] about Joint Principles from Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center: Medicare Expansion of Telehealth Helps Beneficiaries Access Care During the Pandemic – But Caution is Needed Before Making These Changes Permanent