We are continuously amazed at the courage and empathy of our clients. The plaintiffs in Jimmo v. Sebelius, a class action lawsuit, filed by the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2011 and settled in 2013, are remarkable examples of … [Read more...] about 7. Medicare Beneficiaries are Remarkable
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February 2015 – Live to Fight Another Day: Bagnall, Lessler & Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Litigation Update (Ali Bers) Discussion of two recent litigation victories: Bagnall (Observation) – On 1/22/15, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s dismissal … [Read more...] about February 2015 – Live to Fight Another Day: Bagnall, Lessler & Other Issues
February 2015 – Live to Fight Another Day: Bagnall, Lessler & Other Issues
LITIGATION UPDATE Recent Litigation Victories Bagnall v. Sebelius (Observation Status) No. 3:11-cv-01703 (D. Conn., filed 11/3/2011). In November 2011, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Senior Citizens Law Center filed … [Read more...] about February 2015 – Live to Fight Another Day: Bagnall, Lessler & Other Issues
50 Insights for Medicare’s 50th Anniversary
As part of our recognition of Medicare’s first 50 years, this week begins our Medicare Matters: 50 Insights for Medicare’s 50th Anniversary. Help us spread the word – on Twitter, Facebook – in … [Read more...] about 50 Insights for Medicare’s 50th Anniversary
Federal Court Class Action Challenges Medicare’s Practice of Repeatedly Denying Home Health Coverage for Homebound Beneficiaries
Contact: Ali Bers, Litigation Attorney, Center for Medicare Advocacy (860) 456-7790, … [Read more...] about Federal Court Class Action Challenges Medicare’s Practice of Repeatedly Denying Home Health Coverage for Homebound Beneficiaries
December 2014 – The Year Ahead and Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Legislative Update: The Year Ahead: Overview (David Lipschutz) Legislative landscape in a new Congress Medicare physician payment (Sustainable Growth Rate, or SGR) – … [Read more...] about December 2014 – The Year Ahead and Other Issues
December 2014 – The Year Ahead & Other Issues
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The Year Ahead 1. Legislative & Budget Landscape in a New Congress In the 114th Congress staring in January 2015, Republicans will control both the House of Representatives and the Senate. What will this … [Read more...] about December 2014 – The Year Ahead & Other Issues
October 2014 – Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) and Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Legislative Update: The IMPACT Act of 2014 (David Lipschutz) Overview – signed into law by President Obama on October 6, 2014, the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care … [Read more...] about October 2014 – Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) and Other Issues
October 2014 – The Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) & Other Isues
1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: THE IMPACT ACT OF 2014 On October 6, 2014, President Obama signed into law the “Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014” or IMPACT Act. The bill resulted from a bipartisan, … [Read more...] about October 2014 – The Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) & Other Isues
August 2014 – Restructuring of Medicare’s Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Changes to Medicare’s Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) (Alfred Chiplin and Terry Berthelot) Overview of QIO restructuring to separate the beneficiary complaint review … [Read more...] about August 2014 – Restructuring of Medicare’s Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and Other Issues