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Center for Medicare Advocacy Files Amicus Brief In Support Of the Affordable Care Act
Joining five other national organizations that represent the interests of elderly and disabled people, the Center for Medicare Advocacy filed an amicus brief on January 30 in the United States Supreme Court supporting a position of the federal … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Files Amicus Brief In Support Of the Affordable Care Act
Reminder: Medicare Covers Obesity Prevention with No Cost-Sharing
On November 29, 2011, CMS announced its decision to include coverage for obesity screening and counseling services for Medicare beneficiaries.[1] This new coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is another tool aimed at emphasizing prevention and … [Read more...] about Reminder: Medicare Covers Obesity Prevention with No Cost-Sharing
Toby Edelman Testifies Before Senate Special Committee Regarding Antipsychotics In Nursing Homes
UNITED STATES SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING OVERPRESCRIBED: THE HUMAN AND TAXPAYERS' COSTS OF ANTIPSYCHOTICS IN NURSING HOMES November 30, 2011 Testimony of Toby S. Edelman Senior Policy Attorney Center for Medicare Advocacy The … [Read more...] about Toby Edelman Testifies Before Senate Special Committee Regarding Antipsychotics In Nursing Homes
Next Steps for Some Beneficiaries In Medicare Special Needs Plans
An estimated 50,000[1] Medicare beneficiaries who are currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage "Special Needs Plans" (SNPs) but who do not meet the definition of a special needs individual for purposes of their plan will be disenrolled from … [Read more...] about Next Steps for Some Beneficiaries In Medicare Special Needs Plans
Real Solutions to Save Medicare Dollars in Skilled Nursing Facilities
For many years, advocates for nursing home residents have argued that when residents are denied good care, the costs of trying to treat and correct avoidable conditions and bad resident outcomes are high. Advocates refer to this phenomenon as … [Read more...] about Real Solutions to Save Medicare Dollars in Skilled Nursing Facilities
New Rules for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
On April 15, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final regulations to provide policy and technical changes to the Medicare Parts C (Medicare Advantage) and D programs.[1] The regulations address concerns raised … [Read more...] about New Rules for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
Reducing Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes: Save Residents’ Lives, Save Medicare Billions of Dollars
Many nursing home residents who do not have a diagnosis that supports their taking antipsychotic medications are nevertheless given antipsychotic drugs. These drugs are both dangerous to residents and extremely expensive for the Medicare … [Read more...] about Reducing Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes: Save Residents’ Lives, Save Medicare Billions of Dollars
Erringer v. Thompson
No. CIV01-112TUC-BPV (D. Ariz), filed March 16, 2001 Last Updated: December 15, 2004 Issue: Whether CMS's procedures for promulgating Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and for informing beneficiaries of the application of LCDs to their claims … [Read more...] about Erringer v. Thompson
Outpatient Observation Status
The Center is part of a coalition of organizations fighting the continued harm caused by Observation Status through advocacy and education, efforts which will be greatly enhanced by our work with the John A. Hartford foundation. In addition, The … [Read more...] about Outpatient Observation Status