An analysis of the proposed nursing home nurse staffing rule by legal and nursing scholars and Consumer Voice criticizes the proposed rule as “so minimal and with such huge exceptions that many nursing home residents will see no benefit at all.” The … [Read more...] about Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Rule Described as “Dangerously Inadequate”
Archives for September 2023
New Medicare Rule Increases Access to Medicare Savings Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized a rule that will simplify processes for Medicare beneficiaries to enroll and retain eligibility in a Medicare Savings Program (MSP). CMS estimates that the changes in the rule … [Read more...] about New Medicare Rule Increases Access to Medicare Savings Programs
Look Before You Leap: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Approaches
Studies Highlight Marketing Concerns and Pitfalls of Navigating Enrollment ChoicesMedicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans can start marketing their product offerings for the 2024 plan year starting October 1, in advance of the Medicare Annual … [Read more...] about Look Before You Leap: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Approaches
Center Symposium on the Jimmo Settlement Calls for Sustainable Implementation
On September 27, 2023 the Center for Medicare Advocacy convened a symposium to discuss the Jimmo v. Sebelius "Improvement Standard" Settlement. This virtual meeting brought together advocates, providers, beneficiaries, and others to discuss practical … [Read more...] about Center Symposium on the Jimmo Settlement Calls for Sustainable Implementation
Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter | Volume 5, Issue 3 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 “No Harm” Newsletter | Volume 5, Issue 3 Now Available
COVID-19 Is Increasing Among Nursing Home Residents and Staff
AARP’s COVID-19 Dashboard shows an alarming increase in COVID-19 infections among nursing home residents and staff during the four weeks ending August 20, 2023, with cases doubling and deaths increasing by 80%, compared to the previous four weeks. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Is Increasing Among Nursing Home Residents and Staff
Information on New COVID Vaccines for Fall 2023
On September 11, the FDA approved and authorized for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines are formulated to more closely target COVID-19 variants that are currently circulating. The CDC recommends everyone … [Read more...] about Information on New COVID Vaccines for Fall 2023
Senate Finance Committee Confirms Medicare Home Health Coverage Can Be Long-Term
At a September 19, 2023 hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Health Care of the Senate Finance Committee and entitled “Aging in Place: The Vital Role of Home Health and Access to Care,” Subcommittee Chair Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D – MD) confirmed … [Read more...] about Senate Finance Committee Confirms Medicare Home Health Coverage Can Be Long-Term
Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Rule
On August 7, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule titled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2024 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Rule
Gallup Poll Finds Americans Give Nursing Homes a “D+” Grade for Quality
A new poll by Gallup, conducted between July 5-24, 2023, finds that “most U.S. adults would be reluctant to admit a relative to a nursing home.” Survey respondents give nursing home quality an average grade of "D+", with 36% saying quality is poor, … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll Finds Americans Give Nursing Homes a “D+” Grade for Quality