On June 9, 2016, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) publicly released a report (dated May 2016) titled “Medicare Fee-For-Service: Opportunities Remain to Improve Appeals Process”.[1] Among other things, the report … [Read more...] about GAO Report Highlights Certain Problems with Medicare Appeals
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Center Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities
June 20, 2016 Andrew M. Slavitt Acting Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Center for Medicare Advocacy Celebrates 30 Years
On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 the Center for Medicare Advocacy held a reception at the Connecticut State Capitol to celebrate 30 years working for fair access to Medicare and health care. The gathering included Center staff and alumni, … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Celebrates 30 Years
ALS Medicare Access Project
Medicare and Health Care for People living with ALS Established in 1985, the ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for … [Read more...] about ALS Medicare Access Project
May 2016 – Medicare’s Coverage of Oral Health & Other Issues
MEDICARE’S COVERAGE OF ORAL HEALTH Current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy[1] broadly bars Medicare coverage for practically all dental services. The Center for Medicare Advocacy firmly believes that … [Read more...] about May 2016 – Medicare’s Coverage of Oral Health & Other Issues
CMS Issues Many Important Proposed Medicare Rules
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently issued a host of Medicare-related proposed rules that are currently open for comment, including the following: MACRA (Physician Payment) On April 27, 2016, CMS released a … [Read more...] about CMS Issues Many Important Proposed Medicare Rules
May 2016 – Medicare Coverage of Oral Health & Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Medicare’s Coverage of Oral Health (Wey-Wey Kwok) Medically necessary oral health care Goal: add a comprehensive oral health benefit to … [Read more...] about May 2016 – Medicare Coverage of Oral Health & Other Issues
Reducing Hospital Readmissions by Addressing the Causes
Reports that 20% or more of unplanned hospital readmissions are avoidable has led to considerable interest in policymakers in reducing readmissions.[1] Actively reducing hospital readmissions is seen as a route to lower Medicare spending and … [Read more...] about Reducing Hospital Readmissions by Addressing the Causes
Center for Medicare Advocacy Celebrates 30 Years
CT Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. presents Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director Judith Stein with a citation at the Center's 30th anniversary party. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 the Center for Medicare Advocacy held a reception at … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Celebrates 30 Years
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