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Archives for January 2021

CMA Alert | January 28, 2021

January 28, 2021

Expanded Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage During the Covid-19 PandemicSpeech Generating Devices: Beneficiary Voices Silenced Once Again by CMSWays and Means Report Highlights National InequitiesFree Webinar - Medicare & Health Care … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | January 28, 2021

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Full Alert

Speech Generating Devices: Beneficiary Voices Silenced Once Again by CMS

January 28, 2021

Medicare coverage of speech generating devices (SGDs) has historically fallen victim to unintended consequences for beneficiaries who need an SGD to communicate. Most recently, it literally took two Acts of Congress to remove barriers to SGD coverage … [Read more...] about Speech Generating Devices: Beneficiary Voices Silenced Once Again by CMS

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: alert, COVID, COVID-19, SGD, telehealth, Weekly Alert

Expanded Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage During the Covid-19 Pandemic

January 28, 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has waived two limitations on Medicare Part A skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage during the coronavirus pandemic: The 3-day qualifying hospital stay requirement; andThe 100-day benefit … [Read more...] about Expanded Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: alert, COVID, COVID-19, Skilled Nursing Facility, snf, Weekly Alert

Ways and Means Report Highlights National Inequities

January 28, 2021

The Ways and Means Committee recently released a report, Something Must Change: Inequities in U.S. Policy and Society, along with a new legislative framework, A Bold Vision for a Legislative Pathway Toward Health and Economic Equity, outlining how … [Read more...] about Ways and Means Report Highlights National Inequities

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: alert, disparities, Weekly Alert

Jeffrey Wiseman – Development Manager

January 26, 2021

Jeffrey Wiseman became Development Manager for the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2020 as a creative and dedicated leader who knows how to empower grassroots community participation and raise money for non-profits. Jeff works closely with the … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Wiseman – Development Manager

Filed Under: Biography, General Biography Tagged With: Bio, Staff

Cinnamon St. John – Chiplin Medicare & Health Policy Fellow

January 26, 2021

Cinnamon St. John previously worked with the Center through a fellowship from the American Political Science Association (APSA). During that time, she authored an important paper regarding challenges and best practices for skilled nursing facility … [Read more...] about Cinnamon St. John – Chiplin Medicare & Health Policy Fellow

Filed Under: Biography, General Biography Tagged With: Bio, Staff

Judith A. Stein, JD – Executive Director

January 26, 2021

JUDITH STEIN is the Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, which she founded in 1986. She has focused on legal representation of older people since beginning her legal career in 1975. From 1977 until 1986, Ms. Stein was the … [Read more...] about Judith A. Stein, JD – Executive Director

Filed Under: Biography, General Biography Tagged With: leadership

Corinna Beebe – Appeals Manager

January 26, 2021

Corinna Beebe joined the Data Unit in 1994 as an Entitlement Analyst, which eventually turned into the position of Appeals Analyst.  Now, as Appeals Manager, Corinna's background in customer service and accounting serves her well in her … [Read more...] about Corinna Beebe – Appeals Manager

Filed Under: Biography, General Biography Tagged With: Bio, Staff

Scott Perkins, MA – Operations Director

January 26, 2021

Scott Perkins is the Operations Director at the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, he  serves on the organization’s Leadership Team. Mr. Perkins oversees the development and … [Read more...] about Scott Perkins, MA – Operations Director

Filed Under: Biography, General Biography Tagged With: leadership

David Lipschutz, JD – Associate Director

January 26, 2021

David A. Lipschutz, joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in June 2010. Based in the Center’s Washington, DC office, Mr. Lipschutz engages in public policy issues surrounding Medicare and related coverage as they impact Medicare … [Read more...] about David Lipschutz, JD – Associate Director

Filed Under: Biography, General Biography Tagged With: leadership

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