Federal Watch
October 12th, 2012
This week, we provide you with updates on two relevant studies conducted by Health Affairs – one of which focuses on the current pace of comparative effectiveness research, and the other, regarding older adults’ spending habits and Medicare Part D. In addition, we remind you of the upcoming CMS National Provider Call to prepare physicians for ICD-10 Implementation, as well as PCORI’s new funding announcements related to comparative clinical effectiveness research.
Federal Watch
October 5th, 2012
This week, we provide you with updates on the condition of Alzheimer’s disease in America, and how various states are addressing the issue. In addition, we update you on an upcoming CMS National Provider Call to prepare physicians for ICD-10 Implementation, and share an interesting new study which suggests that Medicare may favor skilled nursing facilities over hospice.
Federal Watch
September 28th, 2012
This week, we provide you with updates on a new CMS initiative to improve quality in nursing facilities, and an HHS program which will boost the number of mental health specialists who work with Americans in rural areas, veterans, and their families. We also share news of a new report released by the National Research Council that pertains to America’s aging population.
Federal Watch
September 21st, 2012
This week, we share testimony that AGS provided at a recent Senate Aging Committee Hearing, update you on the progress of the Medicare Advantage plans despite ACA cuts, and share the PCORI’s new funding announcements related to comparative clinical effectiveness research. Finally, we remind you of the CER research opportunity through the NIA, and encourage you to take action by contacting your legislators, and urging them to fully address and put an end to the flawed SGR formula.
Federal Watch
September 14th, 2012
This week, we update you on AARP’s special guest speakers at their upcoming annual expo, how Californians in particular have expressed concern over the growing costs of long-term care, and President Obama’s thoughts on Medicare while campaigning. Finally, we remind you of the CER research opportunity through the NIA, and encourage you to take action by contacting your legislators, and urging them to fully address and put an end to the flawed SGR formula.
Federal Watch
September 7th, 2012
This week, we provide a summary of the final rule for Stage 2 of the Electronic Health Record Incentive Program. We also remind you about a CER-related funding opportunity through the NIA. Finally, we share our latest efforts, including AGS’ comments on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and encourage you to take action by contacting your legislators, and urging them to fully address and put an end to the flawed SGR formula.
Federal Watch
August 31st, 2012
This week, we update you on two important final rules released by CMS – the ICD-10 billing codes, and the Stage 2 Electronic Health Record Incentive programs. We also remind you about a CER-related funding opportunity through the NIA. Finally, we share our latest efforts of the week, and encourage you to take action by contacting your legislators, and urging them to fully address and put an end to the flawed SGR formula.
Federal Watch
August 24th, 2012
This week, we share news on the Congressional Budget Office’s projection of Medicare spending growth, a CMS initiativeto enhance primary care, as well as a run‐down of the varying positions that the Obama and Romneycampaigns have on Medicare. We also remind you about an upcoming CMS input forum on ACO educationalopportunities as well as a CER‐related funding opportunity through the NIA.
Federal Watch
August 17th, 2012
Federal Watch
August 10th, 2012
This week, we update you on how the Affordable Care Act has steadied premiums for Medicare prescription drugs and additionally provide information on an upcoming webinar hosted by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute. We also remind you about an upcoming National Provider Call and a CER-related funding opportunity through the NIA. Finally, we encourage you to take action by contacting your legislators, and urging them to fully address and put an end to the flawed SGR formula.
