The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently issued a host of Medicare-related proposed rules that are currently open for comment, including the following: MACRA (Physician Payment) On April 27, 2016, CMS released a … [Read more...] about CMS Issues Many Important Proposed Medicare Rules
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Reflections on the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s 3rd Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture
On April 1, 2016, the Center for Medicare Advocacy held its third annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture. The event brought together leading experts and advocates to discuss best practices, challenges, and … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s 3rd Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture
2016 National Voices of Medicare Summit
and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture
On April 1, 2016, the Center for Medicare Advocacy held its third annual National Voices of Medicare Summit and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture. The event brought together leading experts and advocates to discuss best practices, challenges, … [Read more...] about 2016 National Voices of Medicare Summit
and Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture
32. Medicare is a Success – And Americans Are Willing to Pay for It
By Marilyn Moon, Institute Fellow, American Institutes for Research (Center for Medicare Advocacy Luminary) Medicare is a successful program that is extremely popular with its beneficiaries who rank it higher than others do their private … [Read more...] about 32. Medicare is a Success – And Americans Are Willing to Pay for It
Medicare Myths vs. Facts – “Doc Fix” Edition
In the spirit of aiding the discussion concerning the budget and the SGR “Doc Fix,” we raise many of the myths surrounding Medicare and answer them with facts. Congress is working to repeal and replace the Sustainable Growth Rate … [Read more...] about Medicare Myths vs. Facts – “Doc Fix” Edition
The 2015 National Voices of Medicare Summit
Reflections on the 2nd Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit A Look Back at the Summit from the Attendees' View 2015 Program and Speakers Register Now for 2016! Reflections on the 2nd Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit … [Read more...] about The 2015 National Voices of Medicare Summit
2015 Presenter Bios and Photos
Ben Belton Ben F. Belton is the Senior Advisor to the Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs. Prior to this he served as an HHS Constituency Liaison to constituency groups and … [Read more...] about 2015 Presenter Bios and Photos
50 Insights for Medicare’s 50th Anniversary
As part of our recognition of Medicare’s first 50 years, this week begins our Medicare Matters: 50 Insights for Medicare’s 50th Anniversary. Help us spread the word – on Twitter, Facebook – in … [Read more...] about 50 Insights for Medicare’s 50th Anniversary
HHS Announces First Guidance Implementing Supreme Court’s Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act
From CMA Press Release, Thursday, August 29, 2013 ...[T]he Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a memo clarifying that all beneficiaries in private Medicare plans have access to equal coverage when it comes to care in a nursing … [Read more...] about HHS Announces First Guidance Implementing Supreme Court’s Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act
Medicare Facts and Fiction: Costs and Spending Edition
In the past few weeks, the media spotlight on the country's fiscal issues has led to a flurry of attacks on Medicare.[1] Pundits and some policymakers decry Medicare spending as "the largest driver of the federal debt" and argue that … [Read more...] about Medicare Facts and Fiction: Costs and Spending Edition