The Future of Long-Term Care: Saving Money by Serving Seniors Senate Special Committee on Aging April 18, 2012 2:00 p.m. Statement for the Record Toby S. Edelman Senior Policy Attorney Center for Medicare Advocacy 1025 Connecticut … [Read more...] about Toby Edelman Statement to Senate Committee Regarding Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities
Article
April 9, 2012 – Challenging Notices of Involuntary Discharge
NATIONAL MEDICARE ADVOCATES ALLIANCE CALL Monday, April 9, 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 telephone. This … [Read more...] about April 9, 2012 – Challenging Notices of Involuntary Discharge
Medicare Under Threat: Health Reform Versus the Ryan Budget
Last week, two separate, but related, events in Washington added to the threats facing the Medicare program. First, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise … [Read more...] about Medicare Under Threat: Health Reform Versus the Ryan Budget
Health Care Reform On Trial
This week, the Supreme Court heard arguments over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or health care reform). As we wrote last week, ACA helps millions of American families by extending health care to those who are either … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform On Trial
The Second Anniversary of Health Care Reform is Good News Will There be a Third?
It's been two years since President Obama signed the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law on March 23, 2010.[1] When fully implemented, ACA will provide access to health insurance for virtually all Americans. Along the way to … [Read more...] about The Second Anniversary of Health Care Reform is Good News Will There be a Third?
Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Nursing Homes: Is there a Difference in Care?
One of the many decisions individuals and families face when they need long-term care is choosing a facility. A key factor that should be considered is whether to choose a for-profit corporate facility or a non-profit facility. Federal and … [Read more...] about Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Nursing Homes: Is there a Difference in Care?
Bad Apples: Combating Medicare Fraud While Ensuring Access for Beneficiaries
News and investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare program have made waves in the past few weeks. Recently, the Department of Justice uncovered a massive $375 million fraud scheme committed by several providers of Medicare-covered … [Read more...] about Bad Apples: Combating Medicare Fraud While Ensuring Access for Beneficiaries
Congressional Subcommittee Examines Issues of Dental Health
Last week, the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging held a hearing to discuss the growing dental crisis in America. As the Center recently wrote, most people who rely on Medicare go without basic dental … [Read more...] about Congressional Subcommittee Examines Issues of Dental Health
New Medicare Summary Notice
On March 7, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the redesign of the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN), the statement that informs Medicare beneficiaries about their claims for Medicare services and benefits. The … [Read more...] about New Medicare Summary Notice
Reducing Rehospitalizations… The Right Way
For several years, reducing rehospitalizations of Medicare beneficiaries has been a key public policy goal, the intent of which is to improve quality of care for beneficiaries and reduce costs for the Medicare program.[1] Studies have shown … [Read more...] about Reducing Rehospitalizations… The Right Way