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Center Submits Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities

May 28, 2026

The Center for Medicare Advocacy has submitted comments on the proposed annual update for Medicare reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) predicted in 2018 that implementation of the new … [Read more...] about Center Submits Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities

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CMA Comments on CMS Requests for Information

April 2, 2026

Request for Information (RFI) Related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH)The Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare submitted comments on CMS-6098-NC, the … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on CMS Requests for Information

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Joint Comments on Proposed Conditions of Participation

February 26, 2026

The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) submitted comments together with Justice in Aging on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule regarding Conditions of Participation in Medicare. Our comments outlined how the NPRM’s … [Read more...] about Joint Comments on Proposed Conditions of Participation

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CMA Comments on Proposed 2027 MA Rates

February 26, 2026

The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Contract Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Advance Rate Notice. The annual notice establishes payment … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on Proposed 2027 MA Rates

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CMA Submits Comments Opposing Repeal of the Final Nurse Staffing Rule

January 22, 2026

The Center for Medicare Advocacy has submitted its comments strongly opposing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ interim final rule with comment, entitled “Repeal of Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities,” … [Read more...] about CMA Submits Comments Opposing Repeal of the Final Nurse Staffing Rule

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CMA Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2026

September 11, 2025

The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) submitted comments on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule regarding “Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2026

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CMA Comments on 2026 Proposed Home Health Payment Rules

August 28, 2025

August 27, 2025VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human Services7500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21244-8013Re: Home Health CY2026 Proposed RuleDear Administrator … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on 2026 Proposed Home Health Payment Rules

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CMA Comments on Proposed Medicare Advantage Payment for CY2026

February 13, 2025

On January 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the “Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (the CY 2026 … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on Proposed Medicare Advantage Payment for CY2026

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Center Comments on 2025 Physician Fee Schedule, Outpatient Prospective Payment System

September 11, 2024

Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule RuleOn July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule titled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2025 Payment … [Read more...] about Center Comments on 2025 Physician Fee Schedule, Outpatient Prospective Payment System

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Center Comments to House Ways & Means, July 2024

July 25, 2024

The Center for Medicare Advocacy recently sent a letter to the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding Medicare consumer protection issues in legislation that the Committee marked up on June 27, 2024. While the Center appreciates the Committee’s … [Read more...] about Center Comments to House Ways & Means, July 2024

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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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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.
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And please join us for our free webinar on MSPs Tues, June 16th at 2pm ET
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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.

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

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