The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased that there is renewed interest in the Congress for establishing a coordinated care benefit in the traditional Medicare program. Any health care reform, including Medicare reform, must embrace a coordinated … [Read more...] about Establishing A Coordinated Care Benefit In The Traditional Medicare Program
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When is Hospital Stay NOT a Hospital Stay? When the Patient Is In “Observation Status”
The Medicare statute and regulations authorize payment for skilled nursing facility (SNF) care for a beneficiary who, among other requirements, was a hospital inpatient for at least three days before the admission to the SNF. The Center for … [Read more...] about When is Hospital Stay NOT a Hospital Stay? When the Patient Is In “Observation Status”
Weichardt v. Leavitt
WEICHARDT v. LEAVITT No. C 03-05490 VRW (N.D.Cal.), filed December 5, 2003 Updated: January 3, 2008 Issue: Whether CMS’ promulgation of final rules not requiring timely advance written notice to hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries who are … [Read more...] about Weichardt v. Leavitt
Healey v. Leavitt
No. 398CV00418 DJS (D.Conn.), filed March 4, 1998 Last Updated: September 21, 2007 Issue: Whether the Secretary of HHS failed to ensure that home health agencies provided sufficient notice and hearing rights to home health patients whose services … [Read more...] about Healey v. Leavitt
Addressing Concerns about Quality of Care For Medicare Beneficiaries
When beneficiaries receive Medicare coverable health care, there is an expectation that the provider will listen to their concerns and assess and provide appropriate medical care. What can beneficiaries do if they believe that the prescribed medical … [Read more...] about Addressing Concerns about Quality of Care For Medicare Beneficiaries
New Rules Offer Better Protection for Medicare Patients
Medicare patients who are hospitalized sometimes find themselves being told to leave the hospital too soon, before they can safely be cared for at home or at a nursing home.[1] The protections provided for hospital patients in this … [Read more...] about New Rules Offer Better Protection for Medicare Patients
Lirot v. Leavitt
No. 3:05CV824(RNC) (D.Conn.), filed May 24, 2005 Updated: August 26, 2006 Issue: Whether the Secretary's regulation (42 C.F.R. ' 405.910(i)(1)), effective May 1, 2005, that prohibits Medicare contractors from sending copies of the notice of … [Read more...] about Lirot v. Leavitt
Erb v. McClellan
No. 2:05-cv-6201 (E.D.Pa.), filed November 30, 2005 Last Update: August 25, 2006 Issue: Whether CMS' implementation of so-called "passive enrollment" into a Medicare managed care plan for over 110,000 dual eligibles in … [Read more...] about Erb v. McClellan
CT DSS v. Leavitt
No. 399CV2020(SRU) (D.Conn.), filed October 18, 1999 Last Updated: August 25, 2006 Issue: Whether the Dept. of Health and Human Services (via CMS) violates the Medicare statute and due process clause by allowing a fiscal intermediary, United … [Read more...] about CT DSS v. Leavitt
Jessica Sperling, Health Policy Intern
I had an amazing experience interning at the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Working at the Center is a gateway into the major cutting edge health care issues confronting the nation. The Center advocates on behalf of beneficiaries through … [Read more...] about Jessica Sperling, Health Policy Intern