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CMA Alert | February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021

Commonwealth Fund Issues Series of Articles Addressing Medicare’s Fiscal Solvency - Introductory Statement by Marilyn MoonIt’s Time to Repeal the 3-Day Inpatient Hospital Requirement for Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility CoverageCenter for Medicare … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | February 11, 2021

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Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center Urge Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action on Key Issues Facing Medicare Beneficiaries

February 11, 2021

In a letter sent on February 9, 2021 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acting Secretary Norris Cochran, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Medicare Rights Center urged the Biden Administration to take swift action to … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center Urge Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action on Key Issues Facing Medicare Beneficiaries

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Advocates Urge Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action on Key Issues Facing Medicare Beneficiaries

February 9, 2021

Joint Statement by Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights CenterWashington, DC — In a letter sent today to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acting Secretary Norris Cochran, two leading Medicare beneficiary advocacy … [Read more...] about Advocates Urge Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action on Key Issues Facing Medicare Beneficiaries

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CMA Alert | January 14, 2021

January 14, 2021

CMS Plans to Expand Program that Interferes with Patient Access to Medicare Covered Home Health CareIn Waning Days of Trump Administration, HHS Issues Harmful Final Rule Putting an Expiration Date on Core Medicare and Other RegulationsCenter for … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | January 14, 2021

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CMS Plans to Expand Program that Interferes with Patient Access to Medicare Covered Home Health Care

January 14, 2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced plans to expand a Medicare home health program model that discriminates against people with longer term and chronic impairments whose conditions are not improving. It significantly … [Read more...] about CMS Plans to Expand Program that Interferes with Patient Access to Medicare Covered Home Health Care

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Center for Medicare Advocacy Issues Transition Memorandum: Medicare Improvements for the Biden Administration

December 18, 2020

The Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) looks forward to working with the incoming Biden Administration. In a Memorandum, submitted to Transition leaders on December 18, we recommend a number of measures that the new Department of Health and … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Issues Transition Memorandum: Medicare Improvements for the Biden Administration

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Transition Memorandum for Biden Administration Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

December 17, 2020

December 2020Links to detailed sections below I. IntroductionII. Executive Summary: Administrative MeasuresIII. Medicare Platform: Legislative AgendaIV. Administrative Action: Full RecommendationsStrengthen Protections for Nursing … [Read more...] about Transition Memorandum for Biden Administration Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

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Issue Brief – November 2020 – Health Care and the Election, the ACA Case & Other Issues

November 16, 2020

HEALTH CARE & THE ELECTIONPresident-Elect Biden & Health CareDuring 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

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CMA Comments on New Technology and “Reasonable & Necessary” Definition

November 2, 2020

November 2, 2020Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAttention: CMS-3372-PP.O. Box 8013Baltimore, Maryland  21244-8013Submitted electronically to: http://www.regulations.govRe:  File Code … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on New Technology and “Reasonable & Necessary” Definition

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Issue Brief – September 2020 – Medical Rationing & Other Issues

September 21, 2020

CRISIS STANDARDS OF CARE: DISCRIMINATION IN MEDICAL RATIONING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19Special Guest Presentation by Regan Bailey, Litigation Director, Justice in AgingSince the beginning of the pandemic, health care professionals have been … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – September 2020 – Medical Rationing & Other Issues

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Jimmo v. Sebelius

Medicare covers skilled care to maintain or slow decline as well as to improve.

Improvement Isn’t Required. It’s the law!

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A recent @statnews article revealed a federal review showing the major Medicare Advantage insurers denied long-term care hospital prior auths 71–80% of the time, while industry peers averaged 42%.

Some denials were later overturned 92–99.7% of the time. A denial is not always

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💙It's Wellness Wednesday!💙 ⠀

One crucial component of being well is being able to afford healthcare. Join us June 16 at 2p ET for a free webinar covering Medicare Savings Programs and how they may be able to help you receive and afford the care you need and deserve.

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9 Jun 2064372659832360965

Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) can be a gamechanger.

Read more about how MSPs can change your life from our friends at @NCOAging in the link below.
https://www.ncoa.org/.../what-are-medicare-savings.../

And please join us for our free webinar on MSPs Tues, June 16th at 2pm ET
https://medicareadvocacy.org/free-webinar-medicare-savings-programs/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=webinar&utm_content=msp_ncoa_article

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There are certainly some upsides to AI. A study found 55% of healthcare workers intended to switch jobs in 2026, largely in part to burnout. But there are clearly risks that need further scrutiny, particularly around biases.

How do you feel about AI in healthcare?

There are certainly some upsides to AI. A study found 55% of healthcare workers intended to switch jobs in 2026, largely in part to burnout. But there are clearly risks that need further scrutiny, particularly around biases.How do you feel about AI in healthcare?
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Ambient #AI scribes now #automate documentation and #clinical assessments, offering time savings and reduced burnout, but raise important questions about oversight, automation bias, and accountability.

In the latest episode of the #HealthyDialogue podcast, JAMA Senior Editor

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