The Center for Medicare Advocacy joins Alzheimer’s organizations, caregivers, people with Alzheimer’s and their families, on World Alzheimer’s Day, to raise awareness about this devastating disease. Alzheimer’s is the most … [Read more...] about World Alzheimer’s Day 2017 – September 21
Weekly Alert
CMA Alert – Graham Cassidy is Just Worse; SNF Disaster Requirements; More
Graham-Cassidy: It’s Just Worse Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center Send Joint Letter to Congress Opposing Graham-Cassidy Center Submits Statement On SNF Requirements for Senate Aging Committee … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Graham Cassidy is Just Worse; SNF Disaster Requirements; More
URGENT: ACA Repeal Effort Renewed Through Graham-Cassidy Bill. This is Not a Drill – Action Needed!
Just when we thought Congress was moving on from failed efforts to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA), momentum is quietly building to try again, through yet another legislative effort – the Graham-Cassidy … [Read more...] about URGENT: ACA Repeal Effort Renewed Through Graham-Cassidy Bill. This is Not a Drill – Action Needed!
Moving Forward: Let’s Improve Medicare
Today the United States Senate is a study in contrasts: on the same day that one Senator introduces a bill seeking universal health insurance coverage, another pair of Senators introduce yet another bill to gut the Affordable Care Act and roll back … [Read more...] about Moving Forward: Let’s Improve Medicare
Annotated Bibliography: Observation Status
Abbey, Duane. “Inpatient Versus Outpatient: The Real Issue.” RAC Monitor. 06 March 2014. http://www.racmonitor.com/rac-enews/1618-inpatient-versus-outpatient-the-real-issue.html (site visited September 21, 2016).The author writes … [Read more...] about Annotated Bibliography: Observation Status
CMA Alert – Congress Returns, Still Threatening Health Care; ACA Sabotage; More
Congress is Back – And Health Care Remains Under Threat Administration Continues Sabotage of ACA Center for Medicare Advocacy Welcomes Dara ValanejadCongress is Back – And Health Care Remains Under ThreatAs Congress … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Congress Returns, Still Threatening Health Care; ACA Sabotage; More
The Medicare Rights Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy Develop New Partnership with Support from The Retirement Research Foundation
– Organizations team up to protect and strengthen the health coverage and financial security of older adults and people with disabilities –New York, NY – The Medicare Rights Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy are proud … [Read more...] about The Medicare Rights Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy Develop New Partnership with Support from The Retirement Research Foundation
CMA Alert – OIG Warns of Abuse in SNFs; Ted Kennedy, Jr. Joins CMA Advisory Board; “Jimmo” Corrective Action Plan
HHS OIG Warns of Potential Elder Abuse in Skilled Nursing Facilities Connecticut State Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr. Joins Center for Medicare Advocacy Advisory Board Jimmo Corrective Action Plan CompletedHHS OIG Warns of Potential Elder Abuse … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – OIG Warns of Abuse in SNFs; Ted Kennedy, Jr. Joins CMA Advisory Board; “Jimmo” Corrective Action Plan
CMA Alert – Joint Replacement Model Undermines Care; OTC Hearing Aids Legislation Passed; More
Care is Compromised Under CMS’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model: A Case In Point Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act Signed into Law Severe Harm if ACA Cost-Sharing Payments EndCare is Compromised Under … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Joint Replacement Model Undermines Care; OTC Hearing Aids Legislation Passed; More
Statement by Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director Judith Stein
The Center for Medicare Advocacy stands with the peaceful protestors of Charlottesville. For more than thirty years, the mission of the Center has been to ensure fair access to Medicare and health care for all. FAIR. FOR ALL. … [Read more...] about Statement by Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director Judith Stein