In October 2012, the Center for Medicare Advocacy announced the settlement of the “Improvement Standard” class action lawsuit, Jimmo vs. Sebelius. For more than thirty years, the wrongful interpretation of the Medicare statue led to the … [Read more...] about The Improvement Standard: Real Stories
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Settlement Reached to End Medicare’s “Improvement Standard”
Attorneys from the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Vermont Legal Aid and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have agreed to settle the "Improvement Standard" case, Jimmo v. Sebelius.[1] A proposed settlement agreement[2] … [Read more...] about Settlement Reached to End Medicare’s “Improvement Standard”
Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform, Including Improvements to Medicare
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The individual mandate, in addition to other provisions – including those that improve Medicare – was ruled … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform, Including Improvements to Medicare
Voluntary Nursing Home Improvement Campaign Does Not Work
Nursing Facilities Participating in Advancing Excellence Still Among Worst Performers Many nursing facilities that are identified by the federal government as among the facilities providing the poorest quality of care to residents in the country … [Read more...] about Voluntary Nursing Home Improvement Campaign Does Not Work
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Medicare Beneficiaries’ Challenge to the Medicare “Improvement Standard”
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed by the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries with long-term and chronic conditions have overcome a major hurdle. In a comprehensive 35-page decision, a federal judge … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Medicare Beneficiaries’ Challenge to the Medicare “Improvement Standard”
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Medicare Beneficiaries’ Challenge to the Medicare “Improvement Standard”
Rutland, VT – Plaintiffs have overcome a major hurdle in a lawsuit filed by the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries with long-term and chronic conditions. In a comprehensive 35-page … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Medicare Beneficiaries’ Challenge to the Medicare “Improvement Standard”
April 11, 2011 – the Medicare Improvement Standard
NATIONAL MEDICARE ADVOCATES ALLIANCE CALL* Removing the Barrier to Medicare Coverage for Chronic Conditions: Regulatory Clarification, Litigation, And Education Regarding the Medicare Improvement Standard Monday, April 11, 2011 – 2:00 … [Read more...] about April 11, 2011 – the Medicare Improvement Standard
Recent Coverage: Improvement Standard Lawsuit
Recent Coverage: Gram, Dave. 2011. Patients, groups sue Medicare over service cuts, Associated Press, January 18. As a syndicated service, the Associated Press article was picked up by many others: Bloomberg, Huffington Post, MSNBC, LA Times, ABC … [Read more...] about Recent Coverage: Improvement Standard Lawsuit
Updated Improvement Standard and Jimmo News from CMS
CMS Issues Fact Sheet Outlining Jimmo v. Sebelius Settlement. See Details Below - Fact Sheet; CMS.gov Jimmo Search result; CMS Cover Letter to Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug, Section 1876 … [Read more...] about Updated Improvement Standard and Jimmo News from CMS
New Medicare Home Health Regulations: Improvement is Not Required to Obtain Coverage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new regulations on November 17th regarding coverage for home health services. The new regulations clarify Medicare coverage for home health services, including physical therapy, … [Read more...] about New Medicare Home Health Regulations: Improvement is Not Required to Obtain Coverage