Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill into law in June 2026 that implements greater oversight of private equity ownership of Connecticut’s nursing homes.The legislation was supported by a bipartisan slate of Connecticut lawmakers and was … [Read more...] about CT Expanding Oversight of Private Equity-Owned Nursing Homes
Archives for June 2026
Inspector General Audit: Nearly Half of Nursing Homes in Sample Misreported Registered Nurse Hours
Nurse staffing levels, particularly registered nurse (RN) time, are an essential prerequisite for high quality care and life for nursing home residents. When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) first created the Care Compare … [Read more...] about Inspector General Audit: Nearly Half of Nursing Homes in Sample Misreported Registered Nurse Hours
June 2026 Reports on Medicare & Medicaid
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)In its June 2026 report to congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), the independent government agency that advises Congress on Medicare policy, examines a range of issues affecting … [Read more...] about June 2026 Reports on Medicare & Medicaid
SSA Assistance Goes National – Beneficiaries Beware
In efforts to manage call volumes and distribute workloads, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been rolling out two national assistance initiatives. The first involves re-routing calls through the National Workload Management (NWLM/WLM) … [Read more...] about SSA Assistance Goes National – Beneficiaries Beware
Know Jimmo | Why Skilled Maintenance Care Matters, In a Daughter’s Words
“These changes [from the Jimmo Settlement] are extremely meaningful, as my mother has repeatedly been denied the ability to continue the physical therapy she needs in order to prevent further deterioration of her condition. It has been … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Why Skilled Maintenance Care Matters, In a Daughter’s Words
Medicare and GLP-1’s
Medicare has established a short-term demonstration run by CMS that will provide eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries with access to certain GLP-1 weight-loss drugs between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027. The program is called the Medicare … [Read more...] about Medicare and GLP-1’s
Nursing Home Advocates Meet with CMS Administrator
Following a June 1, 2026 meeting with Mehmet Oz, M.D., the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, nursing home advocates sent a letter to Dr. Oz on June 16 summarizing action steps to implement our recommendations. The … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Advocates Meet with CMS Administrator
CMA Client Highlights Inappropriate Medicare Advantage Denials on NBC Nightly News
Last week, Connecticut resident and CMA client Ed McMahon was featured on NBC Nightly News, where he described his erroneous Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) denials and subsequent appeals with UnitedHealthcare. This feature came on the heels of two … [Read more...] about CMA Client Highlights Inappropriate Medicare Advantage Denials on NBC Nightly News
Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter Volume 8 Issue 1 Now Available
The majority of nursing home violations are identified as causing “no harm” to residents, despite any harm the resident may have actually experienced. In order to bring attention to the poor enforcement of the nursing home standards of care, and how … [Read more...] about Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter Volume 8 Issue 1 Now Available
Kevin Metivier, CPA – Finance and Benefits Director
Kevin Metivier, CPA joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in December 2024 as the Finance and Benefits Director. With over 25 years of experience in accounting, Mr. Metivier brings a comprehensive understanding of financial strategy, operations, … [Read more...] about Kevin Metivier, CPA – Finance and Benefits Director