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
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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
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June 11, 2012 – Rehospitalization: Issues, Trends, and Advocacy
NATIONAL MEDICARE ADVOCATES ALLIANCE CALL AGENDA Monday, June 11, 2012– 2:00 P.M., Eastern Time Call-in Number: 1 (888) 206-2266 Pass Code: 1050263# NOTE: We ask people calling from the same location to gather around one … [Read more...] about June 11, 2012 – Rehospitalization: Issues, Trends, and Advocacy
Situ v. Leavitt
No. C06-02841-TEH (N.D.Cal.), filed April 26, 2006 Issue: Whether CMS' failure to correctly implement the Part D prescription benefit for hundreds of thousands of dual eligibles violates the Medicare statute and the Due Process Clause. Relief … [Read more...] about Situ v. Leavitt
Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. v. Department of Health & Human Services (No. 10-cv-645)
No. 10-cv-645 (D.Conn.), filed April 27, 2010 Issue: Whether a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, about how Medicare's Improvement Standard is explained to employees of CMS and its contractors, had to be … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. v. Department of Health & Human Services (No. 10-cv-645)
Anderson v. Leavitt
No. 09-cv-16 (D.Vt.), filed January 22, 2009 Issue: Whether the Secretary's policy of terminating Medicare coverage for a home health patient on the ground that her condition is stable or is not improving violates the Medicare … [Read more...] about Anderson v. Leavitt
National Alzheimer’s Plan: A Step Forward, More Work Ahead
This week, the Obama Administration launched a National Alzheimer's Plan to help the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease and their 15 million caregivers. Consisting of funding for clinical research, provider education and … [Read more...] about National Alzheimer’s Plan: A Step Forward, More Work Ahead