This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its preliminary 2015 payment rate changes for the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. In addition,…
This week, Members of Congress adjourned for the holiday recess. In the meantime, a group of lawmakers expressed concerns about scheduled cuts to the Medicare…
This week, both chambers of Congress cleared a clean increase in the debt ceiling, and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw three key bills gain…
This week, lawmakers serving on three separate committees reached an agreement on the policy parameters for repealing and replacing the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula.…
This week, President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address, and talks to repeal and replace the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula for doctors…
This week, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress returned to their home states and districts for the holiday recess. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew notified…
Should something be done about the Affordable Care Act’s (Obamacare’s) numerous problems? Should lawmakers stand aside and let the Administration take care of problems like…
This week, appropriators in the House and Senate unveiled a $1.2 trillion omnibus spending package, and lawmakers in the House approved its passage. In addition,…
This week, appropriators in both chambers of Congress continued working on an omnibus, and President Obama nominated Sen. Max Baucus (MT) – Chairman of the…
This week, Members of Congress remained in their home states and districts for the holiday recess. Holiday Recess Continues Lawmakers in the House and Senate…