Today, March 26, the House of Representatives passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2). While the Center for Medicare Advocacy believes it’s in the best interest of Medicare beneficiaries to find a … [Read more...] about “Doc Fix” Package Passed by House Takes Too Much from Beneficiaries with Too Little In Return
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Analysis of SGR Legislation From the Center for Medicare Advocacy
“Beneficiaries Would Pay Too Much, With Too Little in Return”March 24, 2015 – The Center for Medicare Advocacy believes it is in the best interest of Medicare beneficiaries and their doctors to find a permanent solution to … [Read more...] about Analysis of SGR Legislation From the Center for Medicare Advocacy
9. Medicare is Good. It Could Have Been Even Better.
Many people outside the Medicare and health care world don’t know that in 1989 Medicare was briefly, dramatically altered. The “Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act,” (MCCA) was the most significant revision to Medicare … [Read more...] about 9. Medicare is Good. It Could Have Been Even Better.
Center Comments on Proposed Rules for SNFs & ACOs
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
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