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Study Published in Health Affairs Finds that Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program Has Not Improved Quality

Health Affairs recently published a research article titled “The Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program Has Not Improved Plan Quality” by Adam A. Markovitz, John Z. Ayanian, Devraj Sukul, and Andrew M. Ryan (December 2021). As noted in the abstract … [Read more...] about Study Published in Health Affairs Finds that Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program Has Not Improved Quality

Build Back Better Act: House and Senate Nursing Home Provisions Compared

The Build Back Better Act is currently under consideration in the Senate after being passed in the House of Representatives in November. Over the weekend, on December 11, the Senate Finance Committee released its draft language for the reconciliation … [Read more...] about Build Back Better Act: House and Senate Nursing Home Provisions Compared

Pass Build Back Better — Seize the Moment to Protect Nursing Home Residents

By Judith Stein and Mairead Painter — The Build Back Better Act is a chance for Congress to prioritize the well-being of vulnerable people in nursing homes. Originally published in the CT Mirror, December 2, 2021 The Build Back Better Act, … [Read more...] about Pass Build Back Better — Seize the Moment to Protect Nursing Home Residents

CMA Statement | But for Critical Hearing Benefit, Medicare is Left Behind in Build Back Better Framework

The framework of the Build Back Better bill released today makes historic investments in many vital programs that will help Americans. But, aside from a much-needed hearing benefit, which we strongly support, the Framework fails to improve Medicare … [Read more...] about CMA Statement | But for Critical Hearing Benefit, Medicare is Left Behind in Build Back Better Framework

Joint Advocates’ Statement: | Add Dental Coverage to Medicare, Not Vouchers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 25, 2021 Contact: Center for Medicare Advocacy – Matt Shepard: 202-293-5760, mshepard@MedicareAdvocacy.org Families USA – Sara Lonardo: slonardo@familiesusa.orgJustice in Aging - Amber … [Read more...] about Joint Advocates’ Statement: | Add Dental Coverage to Medicare, Not Vouchers

Analysis Provides Options for Containing the Cost of a New Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Benefit

The USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy recently posted an analysis entitled Options for containing the cost of a new Medicare dental, hearing, and vision benefit by Matthew Fiedler, Ph.D. (September 2021). Noting the potential … [Read more...] about Analysis Provides Options for Containing the Cost of a New Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Benefit

Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is Now

Negotiations in Congress about the size and scope of a transformative reconciliation package are at a critical stage.  Policymakers are weighing what proposals are in, what is out, and the breadth of potential coverage expansions. We urge … [Read more...] about Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is Now

Congress Begins Debate About Adding Dental, Hearing and Vision Benefits to Medicare – Now is the Time to Act

Congress is poised to strengthen our country’s safety net, including adding critical benefits to the Medicare program. Today, the House Ways & Means Committee began to mark-up legislation that would add dental, hearing and vision benefits to the … [Read more...] about Congress Begins Debate About Adding Dental, Hearing and Vision Benefits to Medicare – Now is the Time to Act

Medicare is at a Crossroads – Time to Dispel Myths Hindering an Historic Expansion of Benefits

Congress is in the midst of putting together an historic legislative package that would expand and strengthen our country’s safety net in a number of ways, including broad changes to health coverage.  This could include adding dental, hearing and … [Read more...] about Medicare is at a Crossroads – Time to Dispel Myths Hindering an Historic Expansion of Benefits

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