MOVING FORWARD WITH HOPE It’s no surprise that the election has left many of us worried and disoriented. But we’ll regroup. We may not understand where we’ve landed, but we’ll acclimate and march forward – … [Read more...] about November 2016 – The Election’s Impact on Medicare, New Nursing Home Requirements of Participation and Other Issues
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September 2016 – Progress In Impact Litigation & Other Issues
National Medicare Advocates Alliance Issue Brief #41, September 2016 LITIGATION UPDATE Barrows v. Burwell (formerly Bagnall v. Sebelius), No. 3:11-cv-1703 (D. Conn.) (Observation Status). In November 2011, the Center for Medicare … [Read more...] about September 2016 – Progress In Impact Litigation & Other Issues
September 2016 – Progress In Impact Litigation & Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Litigation Update (Ali Bers) Jimmo (Improvement standard) Court order for additional education issued August 18, 2016 Exley (formerly … [Read more...] about September 2016 – Progress In Impact Litigation & Other Issues
John A. Hartford Foundation Project to Focus onObservation Status & Other Key Issuesfor People with Chronic Conditions
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) is thrilled to be partnering with The John A. Hartford Foundation to improve care for older adults with long-term and chronic conditions. With the Foundation’s generous grant, CMA will be able to focus on … [Read more...] about John A. Hartford Foundation Project to Focus onObservation Status & Other Key Issuesfor People with Chronic Conditions
Center for Medicare Advocacy Receives Generous Grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation with Focus on Hospital Observation Status
For Immediate Release Contact: Matthew Shepard, Communications Director MShepard@MedicareAdvocacy.org, (860) 456-7790 July 14, 2016 - The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) is thrilled to be partnering with The John A. Hartford Foundation to … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Receives Generous Grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation with Focus on Hospital Observation Status
July 2016 – Proposed Medicare Appeals Rules & Other Issues
PROPOSED RULE TO REVISE MEDICARE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS As discussed during previous Alliance calls, there is a significant backlog of cases at the third and fourth levels of the Medicare administrative appeals process, the administrative … [Read more...] about July 2016 – Proposed Medicare Appeals Rules & Other Issues
July 2016 – Proposed Medicare Appeals Rule & Other Issues
NATIONAL MEDICARE ADVOCATES ALLIANCE CALL Monday, July 11th, 2016 – 2:00 P.M., Eastern Time Call-in Number: 1 (888) 206-2266 Pass Code: 9874704 NOTE: We ask people calling from the same location to gather around one … [Read more...] about July 2016 – Proposed Medicare Appeals Rule & Other Issues
Countdown to Coverage!
We've come a long way since Medicare first started covering Americans who were 65 or over on July 1, 1966. Imagine what it took to get everyone enrolled, since half of everyone in that age group had no health insurance at the time. Imagine the … [Read more...] about Countdown to Coverage!
Former CMS Administrator Says Expand Medicare Access to Dental Care
In a recent Boston Globe piece, former CMS Administrator Donald M. Berwick, MD called for expanded access to dental care, which he characterized as a critical aspect of health care that is out of reach for many. People with low incomes, people … [Read more...] about Former CMS Administrator Says Expand Medicare Access to Dental Care
Reflections on the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s 3rd Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture
On April 1, 2016, the Center for Medicare Advocacy held its third annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture. The event brought together leading experts and advocates to discuss best practices, challenges, and … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s 3rd Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture