Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Submitted electronically, http://www.regulations.govRe: CMS-1461-PDear CMS Colleagues:The Center for Medicare Advocacy (Center) is pleased to provide the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Rules for SNFs & ACOs
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February 2015 – Live to Fight Another Day: Bagnall, Lessler & Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Litigation Update (Ali Bers) Discussion of two recent litigation victories:Bagnall (Observation) – On 1/22/15, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s dismissal … [Read more...] about February 2015 – Live to Fight Another Day: Bagnall, Lessler & Other Issues
February 2015 – Live to Fight Another Day: Bagnall, Lessler & Other Issues
LITIGATION UPDATERecent Litigation VictoriesBagnall v. Sebelius (Observation Status) No. 3:11-cv-01703 (D. Conn., filed 11/3/2011). In November 2011, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Senior Citizens Law Center filed … [Read more...] about February 2015 – Live to Fight Another Day: Bagnall, Lessler & Other Issues
2015 Presenter Bios and Photos
Ben BeltonBen 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
December 2014 – The Year Ahead and Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Legislative Update: The Year Ahead: Overview (David Lipschutz) Legislative landscape in a new Congress Medicare physician payment (Sustainable Growth Rate, or SGR) – … [Read more...] about December 2014 – The Year Ahead and Other Issues
December 2014 – The Year Ahead & Other Issues
LEGISLATIVE UPDATEThe Year Ahead1. Legislative & Budget Landscape in a New CongressIn the 114th Congress staring in January 2015, Republicans will control both the House of Representatives and the Senate. What will this … [Read more...] about December 2014 – The Year Ahead & Other Issues
October 2014 – Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) and Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Legislative Update: The IMPACT Act of 2014 (David Lipschutz) Overview – signed into law by President Obama on October 6, 2014, the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care … [Read more...] about October 2014 – Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) and Other Issues
October 2014 – The Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) & Other Isues
1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: THE IMPACT ACT OF 2014On October 6, 2014, President Obama signed into law the “Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014” or IMPACT Act. The bill resulted from a bipartisan, … [Read more...] about October 2014 – The Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) & Other Isues
CMA Community News – August 2014
A Message from the Executive DirectorDear Community Members:We have been busy at the Center this summer- even with the lovely long, warm days. Our advocacy has been focusing on enhancing access to health services and medical equipment for … [Read more...] about CMA Community News – August 2014