Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act with a 244-185 vote. Despite the Supreme Court affirming the law, House leaders proceeded in scheduling yet another vote to end it – the 33rd such … [Read more...] about House Votes for 33rd Time to Repeal Health Reform
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Good News for Medicare: Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act
Last week, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but did place potential limits on the Medicaid expansion portion of the law.[1] The several opinions by the Justices are lengthy (a total of 193 pages in the … [Read more...] about Good News for Medicare: Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act
Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform, Including Improvements to Medicare
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The individual mandate, in addition to other provisions – including those that improve Medicare – was ruled … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform, Including Improvements to Medicare
Cut Through the Rhetoric: Questions to Ask After the Supreme Court ACA Decision
Originally Published at Nieman Watchdog, in ASK THIS, June 14, 2012 (available at http://niemanwatchdog.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ask_this.view&askthisid=00569), we offer reporters and editors a checklist for stories when the … [Read more...] about Cut Through the Rhetoric: Questions to Ask After the Supreme Court ACA Decision
MedPAC Reviews Blending Medicare and Medicaid
Introduction In its June 2012 Report to the Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) included an examination of current options and activity with respect to programs that integrate – or have the potential to integrate … [Read more...] about MedPAC Reviews Blending Medicare and Medicaid
Honoring LGBT Pride Month: New Resources Available
June marks Pride month across the country, a time of honoring and celebrating the contributions made by the LGBT community to our nation. Pride Month also brings opportunities to identify and address the unique health care challenges faced by LGBT … [Read more...] about Honoring LGBT Pride Month: New Resources Available
A Reporter’s Checklist for the Impending Obamacare Ruling
Originally Published at Nieman Watchdog, in ASK THIS, June 14, 2012 Health care expert Judith Stein, director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, offers reporters and editors a checklist for stories when the Roberts Court's ruling on the … [Read more...] about A Reporter’s Checklist for the Impending Obamacare Ruling
Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Working Together to Curb Misuse of Powerful Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
On May 31, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an initiative to reduce the rampant misuse and overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing facilities. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has been working to educate … [Read more...] about Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Working Together to Curb Misuse of Powerful Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
June 11, 2012 – Hospitalization and Rehospitalization of Nursing Home Residents
HOSPITALIZATION AND REHOSPITALIZATION OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS1. Concerns about hospitalization and rehospitalization of nursing home residents• Effects on patients … [Read more...] about June 11, 2012 – Hospitalization and Rehospitalization of Nursing Home Residents
Brown University Confirms Observation Continues to Replace Hospital Admission Status
Since 2008, the Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) has been reporting that an increasing number of Medicare beneficiaries are being placed in acute care hospital beds for multiple days – receiving medical and nursing care, diagnostic tests, … [Read more...] about Brown University Confirms Observation Continues to Replace Hospital Admission Status