This Mistake Must Not be Followed by Confirming Dr. Oz as CMS AdministratorThe United States Senate voted 52-48 today, almost completely along party lines, to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. The … [Read more...] about RFK Jr. Confirmed as Next HHS Secretary
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Researchers Call for Implementation of Final Nurse Staffing Rule for Nursing Homes
In “Your Parents Deserve More From Their Nursing Home,” a Guest Essay in The New York Times (Feb. 7, 2025), University of Pennsylvania Researchers Norma B. Coe and Rachel M. Werner support implementation of a final rule, promulgated by the Biden … [Read more...] about Researchers Call for Implementation of Final Nurse Staffing Rule for Nursing Homes
Know Jimmo | It’s Not About Care Setting
The Jimmo Settlement Agreement is consistent with the Medicare program’s regulations governing maintenance nursing and therapy in skilled nursing facilities, home health services, and outpatient therapy (physical, occupational, and speech) and … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | It’s Not About Care Setting
General Enrollment Period and Part A Buy-In
Most people enroll in Medicare Part B either during their Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) surrounding their 65th birthday or during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) that entitles them to enroll into Medicare Part B later (for example, people aged 65 … [Read more...] about General Enrollment Period and Part A Buy-In
New Resource | A Quick Guide to Hospice Coverage
Hospice care and coverage are often confusing for Medicare beneficiaries. Hospice care is compassionate end-of-life care that includes medical and supportive services intended to provide comfort to individuals who are terminally ill. It is often … [Read more...] about New Resource | A Quick Guide to Hospice Coverage
RFK Jr.’s Nomination as Health Secretary Advances
In a 14-13 vote along party lines, the Senate Finance Committee voted this week to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The full Senate is expected to vote as early as next … [Read more...] about RFK Jr.’s Nomination as Health Secretary Advances
Know Jimmo | Medicare Home Health Coverage Does Not Require Improvement
Medicare home health coverage is misunderstood and too often denied. This is particularly true for people with longer-term and chronic conditions who are unable to obtain Medicare coverage although they meet the benefit’s criteria – are homebound and … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Medicare Home Health Coverage Does Not Require Improvement
We Welcome You to Join the 2025 National Voices of Medicare Summit
Unite with your CMA community to help protect Medicare and improve care across the country!2025 National Voices of Medicare SummitAllies. Advocacy. Action.Wednesday May 14, 2025In-Person at KFF's Barbara Jordan Conference Centerin … [Read more...] about We Welcome You to Join the 2025 National Voices of Medicare Summit
CA Nursing Home Chain Must Repay $18 Million in PPP Loans
During the COVID-19 pandemic, under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), businesses were eligible for emergency loans and loan forgiveness if they were small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of … [Read more...] about CA Nursing Home Chain Must Repay $18 Million in PPP Loans
Nursing Home Information Leaked Ahead of 2020 Election
In response to a Freedom of Information Act request by Bloomberg News, the Department of Justice’s (DoJ’s) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a redacted copy of its report finding that senior officials in DoJ disclosed investigative data … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Information Leaked Ahead of 2020 Election