The misuse of antipsychotic drugs by nursing homes has been the subject of Congressional hearings and Government reports for many decades.[1] More than 300,000 nursing home residents take antipsychotic drugs and, as the Inspector General found, … [Read more...] about CMA Report: Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities
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$2.2 Billion Johnson & Johnson Settlement Sends New Warning: Antipsychotic Drugs Should Not Be Used to Treat Dementia
November 14, 2013 For Immediate Release Statement of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Legal Aid Justice Center, Long Term Care Community Coalition, The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term … [Read more...] about $2.2 Billion Johnson & Johnson Settlement Sends New Warning: Antipsychotic Drugs Should Not Be Used to Treat Dementia
Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part Three: Recommendations
Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, a Report in three Parts, looks at Survey and Certification deficiency citations for antipsychotic drug use in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs) from two … [Read more...] about Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part Three: Recommendations
Medicare’s Future: Letting the Affordable Care Act Work, While Learning From the Past
This article is part of a NAELA Journal symposium edition that focuses on "The Future of Elder Law and Special Needs Planning." This article will provide an overview of the policy debate that led to the creation of the Medicare … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Future: Letting the Affordable Care Act Work, While Learning From the Past
New Procedures for Review of Quality of Care Complaints
On April 6, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Transmittal 17, which revises and creates new procedures for the review of quality of care concerns[1] by Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs).[2] Effective May 7, … [Read more...] about New Procedures for Review of Quality of Care Complaints
Making Sense of Medicare’s Preventive Service Benefits
September 20, 2012 With the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA1997), Congress began an expansion of preventive benefits and services available through Medicare.[1] The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) added additional preventive … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Medicare’s Preventive Service Benefits
Anderson v. Leavitt
No. 09-cv-16 (D.Vt.), filed January 22, 2009 Issue: Whether the Secretary's policy of terminating Medicare coverage for a home health patient on the ground that her condition is stable or is not improving violates the Medicare … [Read more...] about Anderson v. Leavitt
Antipsychotic Drugs
Introduction and Discussion (Attorney Toby Edelman's testimony at the Senate Aging Committee on Nov. 30, 2011) Articles and Updates Other Resources The … [Read more...] about Antipsychotic Drugs
Press Release – Fewer Antipsychotic Drugs, More Nurses Will Improve Care in Nursing Homes and Save Money
April 18, 2012 Contact: Toby S. Edelman at (202) 293-5760 tedelman@medicareadvocacy.org The Center for Medicare Advocacy knows that huge savings in nursing facility costs, and advances in resident care, could be achieved if facilities … [Read more...] about Press Release – Fewer Antipsychotic Drugs, More Nurses Will Improve Care in Nursing Homes and Save Money
Toby Edelman Statement to Senate Committee Regarding Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities
The Future of Long-Term Care: Saving Money by Serving Seniors Senate Special Committee on Aging April 18, 2012 2:00 p.m. Statement for the Record Toby S. Edelman Senior Policy Attorney Center for Medicare Advocacy 1025 Connecticut … [Read more...] about Toby Edelman Statement to Senate Committee Regarding Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities