On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to revoke regulations his administration deems unlawful—without public notice or opportunity for comment. The directive urges all executive departments and … [Read more...] about New Directive Will Diminish Transparency in Health Care Rulemaking
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Serious Food Problems in Nursing Facilities
An analysis of federal nursing home cost reports, conducted by journalists in New Jersey, Michigan, Alabama, and Oregon, Rutgers University, and data experts, finds serious problems in food service at nursing facilities nationwide. Ted Sherman, “The … [Read more...] about Serious Food Problems in Nursing Facilities
Medicaid Resource Roundup: Work Requirements
Congress is in the process of negotiating a budget package that is expected to contain cuts to Medicaid. Official proposals are expected in the coming days and weeks, but many experts anticipate that Medicaid work requirements in some form are likely … [Read more...] about Medicaid Resource Roundup: Work Requirements
Supreme Court Rejects Higher Payments for Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a case involving Medicare payments to hospitals that serve a “disproportionate share” of low-income patients. HHS generally pays hospitals fixed rates … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Rejects Higher Payments for Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients
Know Jimmo – Jimmo Can Open Doors to Necessary Care
The Jimmo case was settled in 2013, with an agreement, approved by the court, confirming that improvement potential is not the deciding factor to determine Medicare coverage for nursing home care, home health care, and outpatient therapy. The Jimmo … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo – Jimmo Can Open Doors to Necessary Care
More Resources for Medicaid Advocates
As Congress continues to consider cuts and harmful changes to Medicaid, CMA is highlighting new helpful resources for advocates:April 24, 2025 - K. Kertesz … [Read more...] about More Resources for Medicaid Advocates
Draft Federal Budget Creates Concerns
Recent reporting indicates that the administration is planning to significantly cut or eliminate critical programs for older adults and people with disabilities in its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of Health … [Read more...] about Draft Federal Budget Creates Concerns
Deadline for Nursing Home Revalidation Pushed Back Again
Whether a nursing facility provides good care to its residents depends on who owns and manages the facility. Citing research finding that private equity ownership of nursing homes was correlated with a 10% increase in mortality rates for nursing home … [Read more...] about Deadline for Nursing Home Revalidation Pushed Back Again
Sensitive Health-Related Data at Risk
Media reporting as well as recent court filings show that the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) continues to amass vast amounts of sensitive data on individuals for purposes that are unclear and possibly unlawful.As part of an ongoing … [Read more...] about Sensitive Health-Related Data at Risk
Maryland Nursing Facility Residents May Proceed with Case Claiming Failed Oversight
A federal court held this week that nursing home residents with disabilities may proceed in a class action against the state of Maryland for failing to provide adequate oversight of its nursing facilities. The plaintiffs are individuals with … [Read more...] about Maryland Nursing Facility Residents May Proceed with Case Claiming Failed Oversight