Declaring “There is no COVID-19 exception to federalism,” the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s dismissal of two negligence and wrongful death cases that nursing home defendants had moved from state court to federal court. … [Read more...] about Affirmed: Negligence and Wrongful Death Cases Against Nursing Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic Belong in State Court
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CMA Statement | But for Critical Hearing Benefit, Medicare is Left Behind in Build Back Better Framework
The framework of the Build Back Better bill released today makes historic investments in many vital programs that will help Americans. But, aside from a much-needed hearing benefit, which we strongly support, the Framework fails to improve Medicare … [Read more...] about CMA Statement | But for Critical Hearing Benefit, Medicare is Left Behind in Build Back Better Framework
8th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Trump Administration’s Regulation Permitting Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Home Admissions Contracts
The Obama Administration prohibited pre-dispute arbitration agreements in nursing home admissions contracts in final rules published in October 2016, 81 Fed. Reg. 68688 (Oct. 4, 2016). Nursing facilities sued, American Health Care Association … [Read more...] about 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Trump Administration’s Regulation Permitting Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Home Admissions Contracts
Study | Black Nursing Home Residents Disproportionately (and Incorrectly) Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted deeply rooted racial and ethnic health disparities nationwide[1] – particularly within the walls of U.S. nursing homes. Nursing homes with a larger proportion of Black and Hispanic residents reported more deaths and … [Read more...] about Study | Black Nursing Home Residents Disproportionately (and Incorrectly) Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
COVID Delays Cause Inequities in Cancer Outcomes
A recent Washington Post article calls attention to another tragic Covid-19 related health disparity: delayed cancer screenings during the pandemic have exacerbated health inequities in cancer outcomes for communities of color. The article, “Covid … [Read more...] about COVID Delays Cause Inequities in Cancer Outcomes
CMA Report | Privatization of County-Owned Nursing Facilities is Not Good for Residents, Staff, or States
In a May 1, 1998 report entitled “Nursing Home Privatization: What Is the Human Cost?”[1] the Pennsylvania-based Keystone Research Center found that privatization of seven county-owned nursing facilities in Pennsylvania, or even the attempted … [Read more...] about CMA Report | Privatization of County-Owned Nursing Facilities is Not Good for Residents, Staff, or States
New Issue Brief | Retiree Auto Enrollment in Medicare Advantage Plans – Choice is Under Threat
Increasingly, employers and unions that offer retirement health benefits are contracting with private insurance carriers to provide group Medicare Advantage benefits in place of traditional (or original) Medicare. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has … [Read more...] about New Issue Brief | Retiree Auto Enrollment in Medicare Advantage Plans – Choice is Under Threat
Special Report | Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts Tomorrow – Look Before You Leap
As noted in a recent CMA Alert, Medicare’s Open Enrollment period – also known as the Annual Election Period or Annual Coordinated Election Period – runs from October 15 through December 7. During this time all Medicare beneficiaries can … [Read more...] about Special Report | Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts Tomorrow – Look Before You Leap
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period | October 15 – December 7
With the Medicare open enrollment period beginning on October 15, we encourage Medicare beneficiaries to choose carefully between traditional Medicare and joining a private Medicare Advantage plan. This is particularly important, as consumer … [Read more...] about Medicare Annual Enrollment Period | October 15 – December 7
Report: COVID-related Death Rates in Nursing Homes Spike Due to Delta Surge
Nursing homes around the nation experienced a 400% increase in COVID-19 related deaths between July and August this past summer. Furthermore, the COVID death toll increased faster in nursing homes, according to a new KFF report, than in community … [Read more...] about Report: COVID-related Death Rates in Nursing Homes Spike Due to Delta Surge