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
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Health Affairs Study Calls for Medicare Coverage of Hearing Care Services
The Medicare program has excluded coverage for hearing aids and related audiology services since its implementation in 1965, despite documented risks associated with untreated hearing loss and links to other chronic conditions. While the … [Read more...] about Health Affairs Study Calls for Medicare Coverage of Hearing Care Services
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
Advocacy Organizations, Health Experts and Elected Officials Call for Medicare to Cover Hearing Services
Action is needed for the 30 million Americans affected by hearing lossAccess a recording of the briefing at: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=sfxfevabid3j&campaign=cslq7e4xvr5gJune 23, 2016 – WASHINGTON – In a … [Read more...] about Advocacy Organizations, Health Experts and Elected Officials Call for Medicare to Cover Hearing Services
New Report Supports Need for Advancing Medicare Coverage for Hearing Loss
A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (about which the Center for Medicare Advocacy has commented) was recently highlighted by ABC News. The Report, Hearing Health Care for Adults: Priorities for Improving Access … [Read more...] about New Report Supports Need for Advancing Medicare Coverage for Hearing Loss
Center for Medicare Advocacy Calls for Medicare Coverage of Hearing Aids and Audiology Services in Response to New Report from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
“The June 2, 2016 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine rightly named hearing loss as a public health priority and social health responsibility. The Report’s findings demonstrate the urgent need to … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Calls for Medicare Coverage of Hearing Aids and Audiology Services in Response to New Report from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Time for Medicare to Cover Audiology Care
Since its implementation in 1965, Medicare has excluded coverage for hearing aids and related audiology services despite the large numbers of older Americans that have hearing loss. It is increasingly well-documented, however, that untreated hearing … [Read more...] about Time for Medicare to Cover Audiology Care
46. Medicare Must Continue to Evolve – Add Coverage for Hearing Aids
By Max Richtman, President & CEO National Committee to Preserve Social Security and MedicareAs we celebrate Medicare’s 50th anniversary, it’s important to remember that one of Medicare’s most important hallmarks is the … [Read more...] about 46. Medicare Must Continue to Evolve – Add Coverage for Hearing Aids