On December 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Geographic Direct Contracting Model demonstration (the “Model”) aimed at coordinating care and clinical management for beneficiaries in traditional Medicare … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Urges Incoming Administration to Suspend Direct Contracting Demonstration
Archives for December 2020
Transition Memorandum for Biden Administration Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
December 2020Links to detailed sections below I. IntroductionII. Executive Summary: Administrative MeasuresIII. Medicare Platform: Legislative AgendaIV. Administrative Action: Full RecommendationsStrengthen Protections for Nursing … [Read more...] about Transition Memorandum for Biden Administration Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
“Observation Status” May Disproportionately Burden Medicare Beneficiaries in the Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
A new study shows that the consequences of “observation status” may disproportionately burden Medicare beneficiaries in neighborhoods with high levels of socioeconomic deprivation.When hospitalized patients are labeled in observation status they … [Read more...] about “Observation Status” May Disproportionately Burden Medicare Beneficiaries in the Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Confirmed: Without Good Oral Health, Complete Health Is Simply Not Possible
A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) calls attention to the vital need to strengthen Medicare coverage for medically necessary oral health services. It stresses the important point that, “The US population is … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Without Good Oral Health, Complete Health Is Simply Not Possible
Senators Casey and Wyden Release Third Report on Nursing Homes and COVID-19
In The Cost of Inaction: 19 Deaths an Hour and Rising (Dec. 2020), Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) describe the worsening coronavirus crisis in nursing homes, updating their two earlier reports. More than 104,000 residents and workers … [Read more...] about Senators Casey and Wyden Release Third Report on Nursing Homes and COVID-19
Center for Medicare Advocacy Welcomes New Attorneys
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased to announce the additions of attorneys Eric Krupa and Rachel Oest to our staff. Ms. Oest and Mr. Krupa join the Center’s team that focuses on individual advocacy and education on behalf of Medicare … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Welcomes New Attorneys
Toby S. Edelman on This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World
Perspectives on what policymakers can learn from COVID-19's devastating impacts on nursing facilities, featuring Center for Medicare Advocacy Senior Policy Attorney Toby Edelman and 2019-20 Health and Aging Policy Fellow, Cinnamon St. John. … [Read more...] about Toby S. Edelman on This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World
Please Join this Important Oral health Letter to the Incoming Biden Administration
The Center for Medicare Advocacy invites national, state and local organizations to join together to support efforts to increase access to oral health care. The Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (OPEN), of which the Center is a member, has … [Read more...] about Please Join this Important Oral health Letter to the Incoming Biden Administration
CMA Alert | December 10, 2020
Welcome News: Xavier Becerra Nominated as Secretary of Health and Human ServicesCenter for Medicare Advocacy Comments on Harmful Proposed Rule that Would Automatically Expire Regulations Governing Medicare and Other Important ProgramsCMS Replaces all … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | December 10, 2020
Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 3, Issue 3 Now Available
Elder Justice: What “No Harm” Really Means for Residents is a newsletter published by the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Long Term Care Community Coalition. The purpose of the newsletter is to provide residents, families, friends, and advocates … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 3, Issue 3 Now Available