On March 1, 2021, the New York Times published a column by Paul Krugman titled “Too Much Choice is Hurting America”. Mr. Krugman discusses how “Economics 101 and conservative ideology say that more choice is always a good thing.” He … [Read more...] about Medicare and the Dilemma of “Choice”
Archives for March 2021
CMA Alert | March 4, 2021
Medicare Home Health Is Not a Short-Term Benefit – Despite Payment Policies to The Contrary Nursing Home Advocates and Members of Congress Call for Reinstatement of Nurse Aide Training Rules Congressman Neal Asks CMS to Reinstate Nursing Home … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | March 4, 2021
Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 3, Issue 5 Now Available
He Thought They Knew What They Were DoingElder 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 … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 3, Issue 5 Now Available
Congressman Neal Asks CMS to Reinstate Nursing Home Surveys and Enforcement
In a February 25, 2021 letter to Elizabeth Richter, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-NJ), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, asks for reinstatement of … [Read more...] about Congressman Neal Asks CMS to Reinstate Nursing Home Surveys and Enforcement
Nursing Home Advocates and Members of Congress Call for Reinstatement of Nurse Aide Training Rules
In a February 25, 2021 letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), advocates for residents ask for prompt reinstatement of longstanding rules requiring that nurse aides be trained and competent before providing care to … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Advocates and Members of Congress Call for Reinstatement of Nurse Aide Training Rules
Medicare Home Health Is Not a Short-Term Benefit – Despite Payment Policies to The Contrary
Results from the first year of Medicare’s home health payment system, PDGM (Patient Driven Groupings Model) reveal that Medicare home health payments for the first 30 days of care are, on average, more than 34% higher than for subsequent 30-day … [Read more...] about Medicare Home Health Is Not a Short-Term Benefit – Despite Payment Policies to The Contrary