Legislation

Schakowsky, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Expand Home Care, Strengthen Care Workforce

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) on Wednesday introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to expand access to home and community-based care for older adults and people with disabilities while strengthening the caregiving workforce nationwide. “Older adults and people with disabilities deserve to live with dignity and […]

Medicare

Pair Team Accepted into CMS ACCESS Model to Expand AI-Enabled Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! AI-powered medical group to support seniors with health and social needs through coordinated, whole-person care  SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pair Team, an AI-enabled medical group delivering whole-person care to Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries, announced it has been accepted as an applicant into the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ACCESS Model. The program […]

Arizona

DelBene: RFK Jr.’s AI Pilot Program Is A Trojan Horse For Privatizing Medicare

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! The program, underway in six states, simply repeats the same flawed tactics that already delay care, frustrate patients and cost us more money. Earlier this year, Joanne, a Medicare patient from Quilcene, Washington, went to her doctor for severe pain in her lower back, down her leg and on the top of her foot. An […]

Legislation

CMA Sues SSA and CMS Over Lack of Transparency Regarding Medicare Eligibility Restrictions under H.R. 1

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Willimantic, CT – The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) filed a federal lawsuit on March 4, 2026 against the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to compel the release of records detailing the implementation of significant Medicare eligibility restrictions under H.R. 1 (the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025). […]

Medicare

Beyer, Garcia, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Support Older Workers

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today introduced legislation to establish an Older Workers’ Bureau within the Department of Labor. The Bureau would be responsible for identifying the challenges faced by workers aged 55 and older, developing policies to improve their employment conditions, and expanding access to employment opportunities. […]

Health Management

Kelly to Health Insurance CEOs: Support the ‘Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act’

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! January 22, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during a Ways & Means Committee hearing, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, called on the CEOS from the nation’s top health insurance companies to publicly support his popular bipartisan legislation, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. The legislation would […]

Health Management

GoTo Telemed Launches Nationwide Integrated Telehealth Platform

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! GoTo Telemed Launches Nationwide Integrated Telehealth Platform to Serve 10+ Million Patients in 2026 GoTo Telemed Rings in 2026 with Vision to Transform Healthcare Delivery Through Nationwide Integrated Telehealth Platform – Empowering Nurses, Physicians, Dentists, and Healthcare Professionals to Practice Seamlessly While Serving 10+ Million Patients Across America. Nationwide Telehealth Ecosystem Combines Digital Platform, EHR, […]

Medicare

Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Improving Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services. Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services WHAT: Subcommittee […]

Health Management

CMS Delivers Savings for Seniors on 15 Major Drugs for Cancer and Chronic Disease

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a net savings of 44%, or $12 billion, from last year’s negotiated Medicare spending on 15 drugs used widely to treat cancer and other serious chronic conditions. These savings are the result of the Trump Administration’s aggressive push for lower prices for Medicare beneficiaries. The […]

Medicare

AARP Urges Seniors to Review Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! WASHINGTON — AARP is urging seniors to review their Medicare plan options during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7, 2025) to determine the coverage that best meets their needs for 2026, and that their doctors, hospitals, and prescription drugs are covered by their plan selected. “Medicare Open Enrollment is the one […]

Medicaid

Pallone and Neal: The Trump Administration is Intentionally Creating a Telehealth Crisis for America’s Seniors

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! October 9, 2025 Press Release Amid Widespread Reports of Disrupted Access to Care, Democratic Health Committee Leaders Urge Kennedy and Oz to Stop Playing Games With Health Care and Use Existing Legal Authority to Ensure Seniors Can Continue to Access Telehealth Services Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ways and […]

Medicare

Medicare Enrollment for 2026: What Arizona Seniors Need to Know

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Each fall, Medicare’s open enrollment period gives you the chance to review your current coverage and make changes for the upcoming year. Whether you’re in Phoenix, Tucson, Green Valley, or Nogales, understanding your Medicare options can help you save money and get better healthcare coverage in 2026. 📅 Key Dates and Enrollment Windows According to […]

Health Management

Attorney General Mayes Launches Webpage to Report Social Security Disruptions

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! March 31, 2025 – PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a new webpage her office is launching to collect reports of Social Security issues. “I am highly concerned that Elon Musk and the Trump Administration will take a wrecking ball to the Social Security Administration,” said Attorney General Mayes “We need any Arizonan […]

Medicare

U.S. Attorney Totten Announces Second Wave Of Enforcement In Nationwide Telemedicine Fraud Schemes

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Operation “Happy Clickers” Results in Resolutions with Five More Doctors for Allegedly Authorizing Fraudulent Medicare Spending           GRAND RAPIDS – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced criminal convictions and civil settlements against a second wave of doctors who participated in nationwide telemedicine fraud schemes by ordering medically […]

Medicare

Beware of Medicare Scams

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Medicare scams are fraudulent schemes that target beneficiaries of the Medicare system, often aiming to steal personal information, defraud individuals of their money, or exploit the system for illegal financial gain. These scams can take various forms, preying mainly on older adults who rely on Medicare for healthcare coverage. Understanding the common tactics and how […]