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First-Ever Nurse Staffing Standard – But Staffing Discussion Isn’t Over

For Immediate ReleaseApril 22, 2024The Biden-Harris Administration is releasing the first-ever nurse staffing standard for nursing facilities today, implementing the Administration’s commitment to improving quality of care and quality of life for … [Read more...] about First-Ever Nurse Staffing Standard – But Staffing Discussion Isn’t Over

Statement on Proposed Appeal Rules for Hospital Observation Status

As a result of the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s successful litigation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule on December 21, 2023, to implement appeals processes for hospital patients whose status is changed … [Read more...] about Statement on Proposed Appeal Rules for Hospital Observation Status

Center for Medicare Advocacy Sues Over Medicare “Self-Administered Drug” Problems

On September 8, 2023, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Community Legal Services at the McGeorge School of Law filed a class action lawsuit in federal court on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries who have lost coverage for medically necessary, very … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Sues Over Medicare “Self-Administered Drug” Problems

Media Advisory: Medicare Advantage Patients and Families Join Members of Congress to Call for an End to Wrongful Delays and Denials

For Immediate Release:7/20/23Contacts: Claire Sandberg, claire@beaherofund.com, 646-641-6431Linda Benesch, lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org, 240-342-4301Media Advisory: Medicare Advantage Patients and Families Join Members of Congress to … [Read more...] about Media Advisory: Medicare Advantage Patients and Families Join Members of Congress to Call for an End to Wrongful Delays and Denials

Drug Company Sues Medicare to Reverse Gains Being Made in Reining in Drug Costs

June 6, 2023WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, pharmaceutical company Merck filed a lawsuit against the Medicare program in an effort to stop progress being made on drug pricing in Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by … [Read more...] about Drug Company Sues Medicare to Reverse Gains Being Made in Reining in Drug Costs

Center for Medicare Advocacy Statement on Recent Medicare Advantage Payment Policies and Proposals

A Step in the Right Direction, But Not Enough to Stem Wasteful OverpaymentsAs documented in various CMA Alerts, there is consistent and growing evidence that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are paid more on average than traditional Medicare spends … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Statement on Recent Medicare Advantage Payment Policies and Proposals

Center for Medicare Advocacy Sues on Behalf of Medicare Beneficiaries Seeking Fair Access to Home Health Care

Washington, DC: After years of fruitless efforts to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can receive Medicare-covered home health care in general, and aide services in particular, the Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) filed a lawsuit today … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Sues on Behalf of Medicare Beneficiaries Seeking Fair Access to Home Health Care

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