The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated summary of "Medicare Beneficiaries at a Glance" statistics. Updated with the 2020 data, the infographic serves as a quick reference to help policy makers and the general … [Read more...] about CMS Issues New “Medicare Beneficiaries at a Glance” Statistics
Archives for September 2022
“Medicare & You” Continues to Reverse Bias Towards, and More Accurately Describe, Medicare Advantage
The Medicare & You Handbook is widely read by beneficiaries who often use it as their sole or primary source of information about Medicare. In contrast to advertising and other promotion by companies and their agents seeking to sell products in … [Read more...] about “Medicare & You” Continues to Reverse Bias Towards, and More Accurately Describe, Medicare Advantage
2023 Medicare Cost Sharing Released
On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, as well as the 2023 Medicare Part D income-related monthly … [Read more...] about 2023 Medicare Cost Sharing Released
OIG Brief Identifies Which Medicare Beneficiaries Were More Likely to Use Telehealth During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is conducting oversight work assessing telehealth services to provide recommendations that can help policymakers and stakeholders consider changes to telehealth policies.[1] Part of that work involves assessing … [Read more...] about OIG Brief Identifies Which Medicare Beneficiaries Were More Likely to Use Telehealth During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Report Regarding Differences Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
On September 16, 2022, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released a report titled Beneficiary Experience, Affordability, Utilization, and Quality in Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare: A Review of the Literature. The report reviewed … [Read more...] about Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Report Regarding Differences Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Final Public Charge Rule Greatly Improves Protections for Immigrant Families
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final public charge immigration rule that greatly improves protections for immigrant families. We thank the Biden Administration for confirming in the final rule that eligible immigrant … [Read more...] about Final Public Charge Rule Greatly Improves Protections for Immigrant Families
OIG Report: Telehealth Services Need Targeted Oversight to Safeguard Medicare
More than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth services during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] In a recent report, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) described ways to “best protect Medicare and beneficiaries against … [Read more...] about OIG Report: Telehealth Services Need Targeted Oversight to Safeguard Medicare
CMS and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Address Illegal Debt Collection Practices of Nursing Facilities
On September 8, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held a field hearing on debt collection practices by nursing facilities and their debt collectors. The hearing featured a panel of experts, followed by individuals who described … [Read more...] about CMS and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Address Illegal Debt Collection Practices of Nursing Facilities
Private Equity and Nursing Facilities: A Bad Combination for Residents
Two new reports document the negative effects of private equity ownership on nursing home quality. Is It Private Equity? We Can’t See; Federal Database on Owners of Nursing Homes Is Incomplete and Out-of-Compliance with the Law,[1] a September 1, … [Read more...] about Private Equity and Nursing Facilities: A Bad Combination for Residents
Center Submits Comments on 2022 Medicare Physician’s Fee Schedule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. It included a proposal to broaden reimbursement for medically necessary dental services and sought comments on … [Read more...] about Center Submits Comments on 2022 Medicare Physician’s Fee Schedule