New KFF Report Examines Beneficiary Exposure to Part B Drug Costs
March 17, 2022
A new brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) examines the often extreme cost liability that Part B covered drugs—typically,
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MedPAC Demonstrates Medicare Advantage Overpayment and Inadequate Quality Metrics
March 17, 2022
This week, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) delivered its annual report to Congress that examines Medicare’s payment policies, including
Drug Prices Already Rising in 2022
March 10, 2022
A new analysis from the AARP Public Policy Institute finds drug companies have increased prices for many brand name Part
Medicare Rights Supports Important Proposals for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
March 10, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on a proposed rule that would make some important changes to Medicare Advantage (MA)
CMS Announces Changes to Innovation Center Models
March 3, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced changes to its Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model portfolio that
Administration Plans Important and Long-Awaited Nursing Home Reforms
March 3, 2022
This week, the Biden-Harris administration announced new reforms to improve nursing home staffing, transparency, and oversight. During the COVID-19 pandemic,
Senators Introduce the Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act to Further Simplify Medicare Enrollment
February 24, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Structural Racism Continues to Impede Health Equity Efforts
February 24, 2022
Equity and disparities in health care and outcomes have been in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of the
Medicare Beneficiaries Win Right to Appeal “Observation Status” Reclassifications
February 17, 2022
Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a ruling that Medicare must provide recourse—appeal rights—to
Community Statement Highlights Need for Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Care
February 17, 2022
Many people with Medicare lack coverage for oral and dental services, despite the clear need for such care. Untreated infections
New KFF Report Examines Beneficiary Exposure to Part B Drug Costs
March 17, 2022
A new brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) examines the often extreme cost liability that Part B covered drugs—typically,
MedPAC Demonstrates Medicare Advantage Overpayment and Inadequate Quality Metrics
March 17, 2022
This week, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) delivered its annual report to Congress that examines Medicare’s payment policies, including
Drug Prices Already Rising in 2022
March 10, 2022
A new analysis from the AARP Public Policy Institute finds drug companies have increased prices for many brand name Part
Medicare Rights Supports Important Proposals for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
March 10, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on a proposed rule that would make some important changes to Medicare Advantage (MA)
CMS Announces Changes to Innovation Center Models
March 3, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced changes to its Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model portfolio that
Administration Plans Important and Long-Awaited Nursing Home Reforms
March 3, 2022
This week, the Biden-Harris administration announced new reforms to improve nursing home staffing, transparency, and oversight. During the COVID-19 pandemic,
Senators Introduce the Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act to Further Simplify Medicare Enrollment
February 24, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Structural Racism Continues to Impede Health Equity Efforts
February 24, 2022
Equity and disparities in health care and outcomes have been in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of the
Medicare Beneficiaries Win Right to Appeal “Observation Status” Reclassifications
February 17, 2022
Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a ruling that Medicare must provide recourse—appeal rights—to
Community Statement Highlights Need for Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Care
February 17, 2022
Many people with Medicare lack coverage for oral and dental services, despite the clear need for such care. Untreated infections