December 2020 Links to detailed sections below I. Introduction II. Executive Summary: Administrative Measures III. Medicare Platform: Legislative Agenda IV. Administrative Action: Full Recommendations Strengthen Protections for Nursing … [Read more...] about Transition Memorandum for Biden Administration Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
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Welcome News: Xavier Becerra Nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services
President-elect Joe Biden made an excellent selection in tapping California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Secretary of HHS oversees agencies that are critical to the health of the … [Read more...] about Welcome News: Xavier Becerra Nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Issue Brief – November 2020 – Health Care and the Election, the ACA Case & Other Issues
HEALTH CARE & THE ELECTION President-Elect Biden & Health Care During the presidential campaign, President-Elect Biden offered several proposals related to health care. In addition to tackling the current COVID-19 pandemic, Biden … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – November 2020 – Health Care and the Election, the ACA Case & Other Issues
November 16, 2020 – Health Care, the Election, the ACA Case & Other Issues
Health Care and the Federal Election – Where Do We Go From Here? (David Lipschutz)President-Elect Biden’s Agenda v. Congress Affordable Care Act – Supreme Court Argument in California v. Texas (Ali Bers)Summary of case and oral arguments on Nov. … [Read more...] about November 16, 2020 – Health Care, the Election, the ACA Case & Other Issues
Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Statement on Supreme Court ACA Oral Argument
The Center for Medicare Advocacy strongly opposes the meritless lawsuit being argued today at the Supreme Court, in which several states, with the support of the current Administration, seek a full dismantling of the Affordable Care Act. Striking … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Statement on Supreme Court ACA Oral Argument
Center Comments on Proposed Home Health Rules
August 24, 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAttention: CMS-1730-PP.O. Box 8013Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8013 Submitted electronically to: http://www.regulations.gov Re: File … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Home Health Rules
Joint Principles from Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center: Medicare Expansion of Telehealth Helps Beneficiaries Access Care During the Pandemic – But Caution is Needed Before Making These Changes Permanent
Note: the Center for Medicare Advocacy issued a version of these principles in last week’s CMA Alert. They have been updated, and are now issued jointly with the Medicare Rights Center. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, legislative … [Read more...] about Joint Principles from Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center: Medicare Expansion of Telehealth Helps Beneficiaries Access Care During the Pandemic – But Caution is Needed Before Making These Changes Permanent
Home Health Practice Guide with Case Study (January 2020)
Medicare Home Health Coverage and CareIs Jeopardized By the New Payment Model –The Center for Medicare Advocacy May Be Able to Help Actual Recent Case Study Mrs. Green has advanced multiple sclerosis. She spends her time either in bed or in a … [Read more...] about Home Health Practice Guide with Case Study (January 2020)
Trump Administration Proposes to Gut Health Care Rights, Particularly Targeting LGBTQ People
The landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) included an anti-discrimination provision – the Health Care Rights Law – otherwise known as Section 1557. This provision prohibits discrimination by certain health programs or facilities on the basis of … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Proposes to Gut Health Care Rights, Particularly Targeting LGBTQ People
Case Spotlight: A Medicare Beneficiary in Need of Home Health Aides
The Problem Mrs. B contacted the Center for Medicare Advocacy seeking assistance with Medicare home health coverage. She lives with her husband who has advanced Parkinson’s disease. He receives physical therapy and speech language pathology … [Read more...] about Case Spotlight: A Medicare Beneficiary in Need of Home Health Aides