In a June 20, 2024 letter, more than 270 national and state organizations urge House and Senate leaders to reject bills (H.R.7513, S.3410) and resolutions under the Congressional Review Act (H.J.Res.139, S.J.Res.91) that would bar the Centers for … [Read more...] about Over 270 National and State Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Efforts To Stop Final Nursing Home Nurse Staffing Rule
Archives for June 2024
Center Appeals Incorrect Skilled Nursing Facility Decision to Court
On June 25, 2024, the Center for Medicare Advocacy requested federal court review of a fundamentally erroneous decision regarding coverage of skilled nursing facility (SNF) care.The case involves services for a Connecticut resident who was … [Read more...] about Center Appeals Incorrect Skilled Nursing Facility Decision to Court
CMA Welcomes New Attorney
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased to welcome attorney Christine Huberty to the organization. Christine will be involved in various aspects of the Center's work, from direct advocacy to policy work. Prior to joining the Center for Medicare … [Read more...] about CMA Welcomes New Attorney
Language Access Case Resolves Favorably for Older Adults
A lawsuit pursuing language access rights for older adults in health care has been voluntarily dismissed in light of the publication of strong, protective regulations under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Chinatown Service Center v. … [Read more...] about Language Access Case Resolves Favorably for Older Adults
Olmstead’s 25th Anniversary
On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court issued the landmark opinion of Olmstead v. L.C., one of the most important civil rights decisions for disabled people in the United States. It found that the unnecessary segregation of people with disabilities into … [Read more...] about Olmstead’s 25th Anniversary
Comprehensive Oral Health Legislation Introduced
Recently, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), introduced the Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024, which is aimed at ending the dental crisis in America by expanding … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Oral Health Legislation Introduced
Nursing Homes and Private Equity: “A Match Made in Hell”
“Private equity and nursing homes are a match made in hell,” a June 14, 2024 Editorial in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, blames private equity for more than 20 bankruptcy filings by local facilities over the previous few weeks. An earlier news story, … [Read more...] about Nursing Homes and Private Equity: “A Match Made in Hell”
Know Jimmo | A Summary
Per CMS: “This is long-standing criteria, consistent with regulations”See cms.gov/medicare/settlements/jimmo … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | A Summary
Know Jimmo | More Outpatient Therapy
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is often asked in what care settings the Jimmo Settlement applies. Jimmo applies to skilled care – nursing and therapy (physical, occupational and speech language pathology) – received in a skilled nursing facility, … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | More Outpatient Therapy
Nursing Home Industry is Changing – Not for the Better
The nursing home industry is changing in dramatic ways, as for-profit companies take over increasing numbers of facilities across the country. The change matters because studies consistently show that for-profit nursing facilities have the lowest … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Industry is Changing – Not for the Better