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Amy Hall

March 1, 2021

Amy Hall, MPA, is the Minority Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to serving in this role, she worked for more than a decade at the Committee on Energy and Commerce working … [Read more...] about Amy Hall

Judith Stein

February 23, 2021

Judy Stein is the Founder and Senior Advisor of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Ms. Stein has focused on legal representation of older people and people with disabilities since beginning her legal career in 1975. From 1977 until 1986, Ms. Stein was … [Read more...] about Judith Stein

Senator Jay Rockefeller

February 23, 2021

Senator John “Jay” Rockefeller proudly served the people of West Virginia for fifty years. Rockefeller first came to West Virginia in 1964 as a 27-year-old VISTA volunteer serving in the small mining community of Emmons. Many of the lessons that … [Read more...] about Senator Jay Rockefeller

Tricia Neuman

February 23, 2021

Patricia Neuman, Sc.D. is a senior vice president of KFF, Executive Director of KFF’s Program on Medicare Policy, and senior advisor to the KFF President. Dr. Neuman is a nationally recognized Medicare policy expert, with extensive knowledge of … [Read more...] about Tricia Neuman

David Lipschutz

February 23, 2021

David A. Lipschutz, joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in June 2010. Mr. Lipschutz engages in public policy issues surrounding Medicare and related coverage as they impact Medicare beneficiaries. This work includes federal administrative and … [Read more...] about David Lipschutz

Chris Jennings

February 23, 2021

Chris Jennings is an over three decades-long health policy veteran of the White House, the Congress and the private sector. In 2014, he departed from his second tour of duty in the White House where he served President Obama as Deputy Assistant to … [Read more...] about Chris Jennings

Dr. Judith Feder

February 23, 2021

Judith Feder is a professor of public policy and, from 1999 to 2008, served as dean of what is now the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. A nationally-recognized leader in health policy, Ms. Feder has made her mark on the … [Read more...] about Dr. Judith Feder

Dr. Berwick

February 23, 2021

Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, is also former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.A pediatrician by background, Dr. Berwick has served on … [Read more...] about Dr. Berwick

Robert Espinoza

February 23, 2021

Robert Espinoza is the Vice President of Policy at PHI, where he oversees its national policy advocacy, research, and public education division. In 2020, he was selected for the first-ever CARE 100 list of the most innovative people working to … [Read more...] about Robert Espinoza

Ben Belton

February 23, 2021

Ben Belton is a seasoned leader in aging-related policy, with experience in both government and non-governmental sectors. He has held roles in both the Biden-Harris and Obama-Biden Administrations, including positions at the Social Security … [Read more...] about Ben Belton

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Medicare covers skilled care to maintain or slow decline as well as to improve.

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We need to improve and protect the real Medicare program, the program that serves all beneficiaries equally, not a collection of fragmented, wasteful, private MA plans. Keep Medicare whole and working for ALL beneficiaries.

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With the many threats currently facing the Medicare program, now is the time to come together as allies and explore ways to advocate for comprehensive Medicare coverage, health equity, and quality health care. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences and stories of beneficiaries and caregivers, we hope to share impactful discussions with you.

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💙 It's Feel Good Friday! Today's feel good news: Medicare’s new GLP-1 Bridge could make treatment more affordable for millions.

Beginning July 1, some eligible people with Part D coverage can access certain weight-management medications for a $50 monthly copay.

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🤖 Should Medicare pay for AI diagnostic software?

CMS is proposing a new payment pathway for algorithm-driven tools that can produce diagnoses, risk scores, or treatment recommendations.

Promise, red flag, or both?

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CMS floats new Medicare payment category for AI diagnostic software: 6 notes 

CMS floats Medicare payment for AI diagnostic software, proposing a new category to standardize reimbursement for algorithm-driven clinical tools.

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Our cardiovascular researcher shares why AFibs happen when you sleep and what can you do about it:

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I’m Having AFib at Night: Should I Be Worried?

There are many reasons why you might go into AFib overnight — from sleep apnea to sleeping on your left side. A cardiovascular researcher explains.

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