A statement from the Center for Medicare AdvocacyIn a March 8, 2022 letter, the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the largest nursing home trade association, asked HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra for a meeting with the White House, Secretary … [Read more...] about What Does AHCA Object to In The Biden Nursing Home Reform Agenda? Being Held Accountable for Care.
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Nursing Home Executives Must Show by Their Actions that They Want to Improve Care for Residents
Statement from the Center for Medicare AdvocacyThe deaths of more than 200,000 nursing home residents and staff have made clear to the country that fundamental changes are necessary in the operations and oversight of nursing homes. … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Executives Must Show by Their Actions that They Want to Improve Care for Residents
Nursing Home Advocates to Nursing Home Owners: Stop Whining, Be Part of the Solution
The Biden Administration has released a bold and comprehensive plan to improve nursing home quality. The deaths from COVID-19 of more than 200,000 residents and staff highlighted for the American people, as never before, longstanding problems in how … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Advocates to Nursing Home Owners: Stop Whining, Be Part of the Solution
Center for Medicare Advocacy Thanks Biden Administration for Comprehensive and Constructive Nursing Home Agenda
The Biden Administration has set out a comprehensive roadmap to improve safety and quality of care for nursing home residents. “These would be, without question, the most important and positive changes in federal nursing home law and policy since the … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Thanks Biden Administration for Comprehensive and Constructive Nursing Home Agenda
Court Upholds Right to Appeal for Certain Medicare Patients on “Observation Status”
A federal appeals court has decided that Medicare must provide appeal procedures for hospitalized beneficiaries who are reclassified from inpatients to “outpatients” receiving “observation services,” a designation that can have severe ramifications. … [Read more...] about Court Upholds Right to Appeal for Certain Medicare Patients on “Observation Status”
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, 2021Contact: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
The ACA is Here to Stay, Improving Medicare and Health Security for Millions
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is relieved that the Supreme Court has left the Affordable Care Act (ACA) intact as the law of the land. Today’s decision in California v. Texas is critical for the older adults and people with disabilities who rely … [Read more...] about The ACA is Here to Stay, Improving Medicare and Health Security for Millions
New Report Documents Causes and Cures for COVID-19 Crisis in Long-Term Care Facilities
“COVID caught us with our pants down.”– Nursing Home Administrator, Maricopa County, ArizonaThe Center for Medicare Advocacy released a new report – Geography Is Not Destiny: Protecting Nursing Home Residents from the Next Pandemic – which … [Read more...] about New Report Documents Causes and Cures for COVID-19 Crisis in Long-Term Care Facilities
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