As policymakers in Washington, DC and beyond continue a national discussion about the state of long-term care in the United States, a critical component of the discussion is the quality of care provided in nursing homes across the … [Read more...] about Debunking Nursing Home Myths about Quality of Care and Enforcement of Federal Care Standards
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Comments on Post Acute Care (PAC) Reform Proposals
August 19, 2013 Senate Finance Committee House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means United States Congress Submitted electronically to: postacutecarereform@finance.senate.gov and postacutecarereform@mail.house.gov Re: Comments … [Read more...] about Comments on Post Acute Care (PAC) Reform Proposals
August, 2013 – Update on Hospital Observation Status and Other Issues
1. PRESENTATION: UPDATE ON HOSPITAL OBSERVATION STATUS Observation status is getting a lot of attention from Congress, the media, and researchers. The bipartisan federal legislation, the Improving Access to Medicare … [Read more...] about August, 2013 – Update on Hospital Observation Status and Other Issues
August, 2013 – Update on Observation Status and Other Issues
NATIONAL MEDICARE ADVOCATES ALLIANCE CALL Monday, August 12, 2013 – 2:00 P.M., Eastern Time Call-in Number: 1 (888) 206-2266 Pass Code: 9874704 Note: We ask people calling from the same location to gather around one … [Read more...] about August, 2013 – Update on Observation Status and Other Issues
Letter to Inspector General Regarding Suspension of Antipsychotics Investigation
July 26, 2013 Daniel R. Levinson Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services 330 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Submitted Electronically Dear Mr. Levinson: A report today that your office has … [Read more...] about Letter to Inspector General Regarding Suspension of Antipsychotics Investigation
Medicare’s National Mail Order Program for Diabetic Testing Supplies
On July 1, 2013, Medicare Part B will implement a national mail-order competitive bidding program specifically for diabetic testing supplies. [1],[2] The program applies to all zip codes in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto … [Read more...] about Medicare’s National Mail Order Program for Diabetic Testing Supplies
Let DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Proceed While Addressing Identified Problems and Concerns
Medicare's Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program is once again under attack. Many questions have been raised about whether the program is fair to providers and whether … [Read more...] about Let DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Proceed While Addressing Identified Problems and Concerns
June, 2013 – New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance & Other Updates
1. PRESENTATION CMS Issues New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance On May 17, 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an update of Appendix A of the State Operations Manual (SOM) revising its … [Read more...] about June, 2013 – New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance & Other Updates
June, 2013 – New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance & Other Updates
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Presentation: New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance – Overview (Alfred Chiplin) Legislative Update: The Federal Budget and Medicare (David … [Read more...] about June, 2013 – New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance & Other Updates
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