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Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Statement on Supreme Court ACA Oral Argument

The Center for Medicare Advocacy strongly opposes the meritless lawsuit being argued today at the Supreme Court, in which several states, with the support of the current Administration, seek a full dismantling of the Affordable Care Act.Striking … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Statement on Supreme Court ACA Oral Argument

Supreme Court Nomination Could Have Devastating Consequences for the Affordable Care Act and Medicare

A Statement from the Center for Medicare AdvocacyIf Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its critical protections for people who rely on Medicare will be in mortal danger. Hearings begin … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Nomination Could Have Devastating Consequences for the Affordable Care Act and Medicare

Center for Medicare Advocacy and Colleagues File Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of the Affordable Care Act

May 13, 2020Today the Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with AARP and Justice in Aging, filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In their brief, the three organizations highlight the ACA’s critical … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy and Colleagues File Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of the Affordable Care Act

Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights on “Observation Status” Issue for Certain Medicare Hospital Patients

For Immediate Release March 24, 2020Contact: Matthew Shepard: 202-293-5760, MShepard@MedicareAdvocacy.orgIn a decision issued today, Judge Michael P. Shea of the U.S. District Court in Hartford, Connecticut found that certain Medicare … [Read more...] about Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights on “Observation Status” Issue for Certain Medicare Hospital Patients

Lawmakers Must Be Cautious about Recommendations from a New Industry Report on Nursing Home Closures

Joint Statement from the Long Term Care Community Coalition and the Center for Medicare Advocacy Feb. 28, 2020 - LeadingAge, a trade association for non-profit nursing homes, has released a report on nursing home closures and trends between June … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Must Be Cautious about Recommendations from a New Industry Report on Nursing Home Closures

Protect Nursing Home Nurse Aide Training Requirements; Protect Residents’ Right to High Quality Care

Protect Nursing Home Nurse Aide Training Requirements; Protect Residents’ Right to High Quality Care January 6, 2020 - Certified nurse aides provide most of the direct hands-on care to the nation’s 1.3 million nursing home residents.  Aides’ central … [Read more...] about Protect Nursing Home Nurse Aide Training Requirements; Protect Residents’ Right to High Quality Care

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