CRISIS STANDARDS OF CARE: DISCRIMINATION IN MEDICAL RATIONING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 Special Guest Presentation by Regan Bailey, Litigation Director, Justice in Aging Since the beginning of the pandemic, health care professionals have been … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – September 2020 – Medical Rationing & Other Issues
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Issue Brief – July 2020 – Medicare and COVID-19 Updates & Other Issues
I. COVID-19 and Medicare A. Latest General Updates Overview The global COVID-19 crisis has led to many changes in health care rules, including in the Medicare program. Most of the Medicare-related changes have been made retroactive to … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – July 2020 – Medicare and COVID-19 Updates & Other Issues
Issue Brief – May 2020 – Medicare and COVID-19 & Other Issues
I. COVID-19 and Medicare A. Latest General Updates Policy Updates Issued by CMS While there are some Medicare coverage provision changes in the bills discussed below, most of the Medicare-related changes have been issued by the Centers for … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – May 2020 – Medicare and COVID-19 & Other Issues
Issue Brief – March 2020 – Updates to Medicare Payment v. Coverage – Barriers to Medicare-Covered Care & Other Issues
Updates on Payment v. Coverage – Access To Care Threats As discussed on previous Alliance calls, the Center for Medicare Advocacy has been drawing attention to changes in two new Medicare payment systems that pose significant threats to … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – March 2020 – Updates to Medicare Payment v. Coverage – Barriers to Medicare-Covered Care & Other Issues
Issue Brief – January 2020 – Medicare Payment and Coverage – Barriers to Medicare-Covered Care & Other Issues
Payment V. Coverage – Access To Care Threats During the last several months, the Center for Medicare Advocacy has been drawing attention to changes in two new Medicare payment systems that pose significant threats to beneficiaries’ access to … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – January 2020 – Medicare Payment and Coverage – Barriers to Medicare-Covered Care & Other Issues
CMA Alert – April 16, 2020
Federal District Court in Arkansas Upholds Federal Rule Authorizing Arbitration Requirements in Nursing Home Contracts Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights for Some Observation Status Patients: More Advocacy is Needed Elder Justice Newsletter, … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – April 16, 2020
Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights for Some Observation Status Patients: More Advocacy is Needed
In order to qualify for Medicare-covered skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, Medicare beneficiaries must be an inpatient of a hospital for at least three consecutive days, not including the day of discharge. Unfortunately, beneficiaries are too … [Read more...] about Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights for Some Observation Status Patients: More Advocacy is Needed
Frequently Asked Questions about the “Observation Status” Court Decision
On March 24, 2020, a federal court issued a decision in a nationwide class action, Alexander v. Azar, finding that certain Medicare beneficiaries who are admitted as hospital “inpatients” but then switched to “observation status” have the right … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions about the “Observation Status” Court Decision
Issue Brief – November 2019 – Medicare Enrollment Period Updates & Other Issues
(The views expressed in this Issue Brief and during the Alliance call are solely those of the Center for Medicare Advocacy.) I. ENROLLMENT PERIOD UPDATES Overview The Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) – the period during which … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – November 2019 – Medicare Enrollment Period Updates & Other Issues
Issue Brief – September 2019 – Upcoming Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) & Other Issues
Disclaimer: the views expressed in this Issue Brief and during the Alliance call are solely those of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. 1. UPCOMING ANNUAL COORDINATED ELECTION PERIOD (ACEP) Overview The Annual Coordinated Election Period … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – September 2019 – Upcoming Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) & Other Issues