Noting that "[w]e are excited about the demonstrations and would like them to succeed," the Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center), and thirty-two other national consumer advocacy and provider organizations have called on the Centers for … [Read more...] about Organizations Unite to Urge Caution in Demonstration Programs Serving Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare and Health Care Reform
House Votes for 33rd Time to Repeal Health Reform
Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act with a 244-185 vote. Despite the Supreme Court affirming the law, House leaders proceeded in scheduling yet another vote to end it – the 33rd such … [Read more...] about House Votes for 33rd Time to Repeal Health Reform
Good News for Medicare: Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act
Last week, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but did place potential limits on the Medicaid expansion portion of the law.[1] The several opinions by the Justices are lengthy (a total of 193 pages in the … [Read more...] about Good News for Medicare: Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act
Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform, Including Improvements to Medicare
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The individual mandate, in addition to other provisions – including those that improve Medicare – was ruled … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform, Including Improvements to Medicare
Champions for Medicare Beneficiaries Applaud Supreme Court Ruling
Contact: Judith Stein (860) 456-7790 or jstein@medicareadvocacy.org Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The individual mandate, in addition to other provisions – … [Read more...] about Champions for Medicare Beneficiaries Applaud Supreme Court Ruling
Cut Through the Rhetoric: Questions to Ask After the Supreme Court ACA Decision
Originally Published at Nieman Watchdog, in ASK THIS, June 14, 2012 (available at http://niemanwatchdog.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ask_this.view&askthisid=00569), we offer reporters and editors a checklist for stories when the … [Read more...] about Cut Through the Rhetoric: Questions to Ask After the Supreme Court ACA Decision
MedPAC Reviews Blending Medicare and Medicaid
Introduction In its June 2012 Report to the Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) included an examination of current options and activity with respect to programs that integrate – or have the potential to integrate … [Read more...] about MedPAC Reviews Blending Medicare and Medicaid
A Reporter’s Checklist for the Impending Obamacare Ruling
Originally Published at Nieman Watchdog, in ASK THIS, June 14, 2012 Health care expert Judith Stein, director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, offers reporters and editors a checklist for stories when the Roberts Court's ruling on the … [Read more...] about A Reporter’s Checklist for the Impending Obamacare Ruling
Center for Medicare Advocacy in Congress, Voicing Concerns on Behalf of Beneficiaries
On May 9, 2012, the Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) testified before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, U. S. Congress. The Subcommittee hearing was called by its Chair, Wally Herger (R-CA), to explore the … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy in Congress, Voicing Concerns on Behalf of Beneficiaries
Affordable Care Act in Action: People with Medicare Continue to See Savings
New data released this week shows that families and individuals who rely on Medicare continue to see direct benefits from the Affordable Care Act by saving billions of dollars on prescription drug costs.[1] So far in 2012, older and disabled … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act in Action: People with Medicare Continue to See Savings