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
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
Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comment on Proposed 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule
On January 5, 2024, the Center submitted comments to a proposed rule for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) titled: Medicare Program; Contract Year 2025 Policy and Technical Changes to … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comment on Proposed 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule
Center Comments on Proposed Rule to Discourage Discrimination in Federal Programs
The Center for Medicare Advocacy submitted comments this week in response on a proposed rule updating Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in order to protect against discrimination on the basis of disability in HHS-funded programs. The … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Rule to Discourage Discrimination in Federal Programs
Center for Medicare Advocacy Comments About Proposed Rule to Mandate Nurse Staffing Standards in Nursing Homes – Comment Period Now Closed
In September 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a proposed rule to establish, for the first time, national minimum nurse staffing standards for nursing homes that voluntarily choose to participate in the Medicare or … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Comments About Proposed Rule to Mandate Nurse Staffing Standards in Nursing Homes – Comment Period Now Closed
Center Testimony for Senate Hearing on MA Marketing
Submitted Written Testimony from the Center for Medicare Advocacy re: Senate Finance Committee Hearing: “Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment: Cracking Down on Deceptive Practices and Improving Senior Experiences”(Hearing Held on October 18, … [Read more...] about Center Testimony for Senate Hearing on MA Marketing
Center Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule
September 11, 2023Submitted Electronically via www.regulations.govThe Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSureAdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services7500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21244Re: Medicare … [Read more...] about Center Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule
Center Comments on Proposed Clarification of Dental Services
The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule includes a proposal to clarify reimbursement for dental services necessary to the clinical success of certain cancer treatments. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has drafted … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Clarification of Dental Services
Center Comments on 2023-2024 Proposed Home Health Rule
August 29, 2023Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAttention: CMS-1780-P, P.O. Box 8013Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8013Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.govRe: … [Read more...] about Center Comments on 2023-2024 Proposed Home Health Rule
Center Comments on Skilled Nursing Facilities Payments and Oversight, 2023
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesJune 5, 2023Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Skilled Nursing Facilities Payments and Oversight, 2023