Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is NowNegotiations in Congress about the size and scope of a transformative reconciliation package are at a critical stage. Policymakers are weighing … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – September 30, 2021
Archives for September 2021
CMS Releases Private Medicare Rates – Choose Your Coverage Wisely
On September 29 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D cost sharing and premium numbers. CMS released the information ahead of the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period to help … [Read more...] about CMS Releases Private Medicare Rates – Choose Your Coverage Wisely
Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is Now
Negotiations in Congress about the size and scope of a transformative reconciliation package are at a critical stage. Policymakers are weighing what proposals are in, what is out, and the breadth of potential coverage expansions. We urge … [Read more...] about Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is Now
CMA Alert | September 23, 2021
New Research Raises Questions About Medicare Advantage PaymentsA recent study found that double bonuses for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are not an efficient mechanism to improve the program, and are not equitable in allocation of those dollars, … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | September 23, 2021
Government Releases $25.2 Billion in Provider Covid-19 Relief
On September 9, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is releasing $25.5 billion in COVID-19 funding to health care providers – $8.5 billion from the American Rescue Plan for providers serving rural patients, and … [Read more...] about Government Releases $25.2 Billion in Provider Covid-19 Relief
CMS Now Reports Resident and Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Rates on Care Compare
In welcome news, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun reporting COVID-19 vaccination rates for nursing home residents and staff on the federal website Care Compare. Resident and staff vaccination rates now prominently … [Read more...] about CMS Now Reports Resident and Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Rates on Care Compare
New Survey | More Older Adults in the US, Especially People of Color, Suffered Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19
Since the pandemic began, it has been well documented that the risk for severe illness, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19 is highest for older adults.[1] For people in their 50s, for example, the chances of dying from the disease is 30 … [Read more...] about New Survey | More Older Adults in the US, Especially People of Color, Suffered Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19
New Research Raises Questions About Medicare Advantage Payments
A recent study found that double bonuses for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are not an efficient mechanism to improve the program, and are not equitable in allocation of those dollars, disproportionally benefiting White beneficiaries relative to Black … [Read more...] about New Research Raises Questions About Medicare Advantage Payments
Reminder | Tell Congress Now is the Time to Improve Medicare
Now is the time to make your voices heard – as the Center and colleague organizations work to highlight other priorities for improving Medicare, and push for the proposals currently under consideration to be more robust. This moment presents a truly … [Read more...] about Reminder | Tell Congress Now is the Time to Improve Medicare
Elder Justice Vol. 3 Issue 9 Now Available
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Vol. 3 Issue 9 Now Available