Federal law allows states to authorize nursing homes to conduct their own nurse aide training program unless they have had high civil money penalties (now at least $12,924) imposed or they meet other disqualifying criteria. Once a facility is barred … [Read more...] about Ways & Means Committee Passes Nurse Aide Training Bill
Archives for May 2024
MA RFI Organizational Sign-on Letter
The Center for Medicare Advocacy, together with Justice in Aging, Medicare Rights Center and National Council on Aging, drafted an organizational sign-on letter in response to the CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage Data. The letter focuses on equity and … [Read more...] about MA RFI Organizational Sign-on Letter
New Regulations Roundup
Several final rules from the administration were published in the last few weeks. Below is a roundup of final rules of note to Medicare & health care: … [Read more...] about New Regulations Roundup
Know Jimmo | CMS Reminder
Skilled Nursing and therapy to maintain an individual's condition are covered by Medicare. Improvement is not required. This applies to Medicare Advantage as well as traditional Medicare.A CMS wrote on 2/13/2024:"The Centers for Medicare … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | CMS Reminder
Additional Five Years of Medicare Trust Fund Solvency Projected, But Attention Still Needed
Every year, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees release reports on the fiscal health of the Medicare and Social Security programs. On May 6, 2024, the Trustees released their 2024 annual reports: the Medicare Trustees report is … [Read more...] about Additional Five Years of Medicare Trust Fund Solvency Projected, But Attention Still Needed
HHS Final Rules Strengthen Anti-Discrimination Protections in Health Care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that strengthens … [Read more...] about HHS Final Rules Strengthen Anti-Discrimination Protections in Health Care
Residents’ Advocates Reject Industry Complaints About Nursing Home Staffing Rule
Nursing home operators, owners, and their trade associations continue their relentless opposition to the federal nurse staffing rule that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publicly released on April 22, 2024. They repeat their … [Read more...] about Residents’ Advocates Reject Industry Complaints About Nursing Home Staffing Rule
Know Jimmo | Provider Education is Key
"I am a private nurse care manager who has advocated for my clients regarding the application of Jimmo decision for the last several years... without success. The therapists and nurses in the room continue to repeat 'Must discharge because of lack of … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Provider Education is Key
Public Comment Period for Federal Agencies’ “Corporate Greed” Inquiry Extended to June 5
The Federal Trade Commission and the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services issued a Request for Information, with multiple questions, to hear from the public about the effects of consolidation in health care markets. The Center for … [Read more...] about Public Comment Period for Federal Agencies’ “Corporate Greed” Inquiry Extended to June 5
Reflections on the 11th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture
On April 24, 2024, the Center for Medicare Advocacy held its 11th annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture at KFF in Washington, DC. The theme of this year’s Summit was Pathways to Change. … [Read more...] about Reflections on the 11th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture