David Lipschutz is the Co-Director of Law and Policy for the Center for Medicare Advocacy in Washington, DC. David engages in public policy issues surrounding Medicare and related coverage as they impact Medicare beneficiaries. This work includes federal administrative and legislative advocacy, collaboration with other consumer advocates to address systemic issues, and monitoring, analyzing and commenting on current Medicare-related policy developments.
Prior to joining CMA in 2010, David worked as a staff attorney at California Health Advocates (CHA), a nonprofit providing advocacy and education for Medicare beneficiaries in California. While at CHA, he engaged in Medicare policy work and provided technical assistance to Medicare counselors and advocates. He also testified before Congress and the California state legislature, and was a frequent lecturer and trainer regarding various Medicare issues. Before joining CHA, David worked as a staff attorney at the Center for Health Care Rights, a non-profit agency that provides direct services to Medicare beneficiaries in Los Angeles County.
David has authored and co-authored numerous articles about Medicare reforms. He has been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, CBS News, ABC News, NPR, Associated Press, KFF Health News, Forbes, Fortune, and Rolling Stone. From 2003 to 2010, David co-authored a chapter on Medicare in California’s Continuing Education of the Bar publication California Elder Law, Resources, Benefits, and Planning. He is also a contributing author to CMA’s Medicare Handbook.