Statement by Marilyn MoonRecently, I was fortunate to be invited to participate in a blog series on Medicare Solvency sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund. A number of experts participated offering a broad range of recommendations for how to … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Fund Issues Series of Articles Addressing Medicare’s Fiscal Solvency – Introductory Statement by Marilyn Moon
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Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center Urge Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action on Key Issues Facing Medicare Beneficiaries
In a letter sent on February 9, 2021 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acting Secretary Norris Cochran, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Medicare Rights Center urged the Biden Administration to take swift action to … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights Center Urge Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action on Key Issues Facing Medicare Beneficiaries
Advocates Urge Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action on Key Issues Facing Medicare Beneficiaries
Joint Statement by Center for Medicare Advocacy and Medicare Rights CenterWashington, DC — In a letter sent today to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acting Secretary Norris Cochran, two leading Medicare beneficiary advocacy … [Read more...] about Advocates Urge Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action on Key Issues Facing Medicare Beneficiaries
Biden Administration Withdraws Harmful Rule Re: Dropping Medicare Part A Coverage
In a recent Inside Health Policy article titled “CMS Withdraws Last Three Trump-Era Regs From OMB Review” (January 29, 2021), journalist Michelle Stein reported that the Biden Administration “has withdrawn three separate Trump era regulations -- one … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Withdraws Harmful Rule Re: Dropping Medicare Part A Coverage
Consumer Groups Sign on to Letter Asking Acting HHS Secretary to Suspend Geo Direct Contracting Demo
As discussed in a recent Center for Medicare Advocacy Weekly Alert (December 17, 2020), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Geographic Direct Contracting Model demonstration (the “Geo Model”) aimed at coordinating … [Read more...] about Consumer Groups Sign on to Letter Asking Acting HHS Secretary to Suspend Geo Direct Contracting Demo
A New Administration Begins During a “Winter of Peril and Possibility”
Yesterday, the country inaugurated our 46th president, Joseph R. Biden. In his Inaugural Address, President Biden outlined the many challenges that the country faces, including a “once-in-a-century virus.” He also made a plea for unity in addressing … [Read more...] about A New Administration Begins During a “Winter of Peril and Possibility”
COVID Relief and Omnibus Package: Overview of Medicare Provisions
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a COVID relief package as part of a larger omnibus spending package called the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 133), signed into law on December 27, 2020. In addition to various public health … [Read more...] about COVID Relief and Omnibus Package: Overview of Medicare Provisions
Center for Medicare Advocacy Issues Transition Memorandum: Medicare Improvements for the Biden Administration
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) looks forward to working with the incoming Biden Administration. In a Memorandum, submitted to Transition leaders on December 18, we recommend a number of measures that the new Department of Health and … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Issues Transition Memorandum: Medicare Improvements for the Biden Administration
Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Memorandum: Medicare Improvements Biden Administration Can Make Immediately
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 18, 2020Contact: Matthew Shepard: 202-293-5760, MShepard@MedicareAdvocacy.orgThe incoming Biden administration has vowed to improve health care, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken a … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Memorandum: Medicare Improvements Biden Administration Can Make Immediately
Center for Medicare Advocacy Urges Incoming Administration to Suspend Direct Contracting Demonstration
On December 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Geographic Direct Contracting Model demonstration (the “Model”) aimed at coordinating care and clinical management for beneficiaries in traditional Medicare … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Urges Incoming Administration to Suspend Direct Contracting Demonstration