AoA launches Affordable Care Act News, a monthly newsletter on health care reform and seniors
The Administration on Aging (AoA) has launched a new e-newsletter devoted to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the impact on the Aging Network.
The new law strengthens Medicare, reduces fraud, and closes the gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage known as the ‘donut hole.’ In 2018, Medicare Beneficiaries can expect to save on average almost $200 per year in premiums and over $200 per year in coinsurance compared to what they would have paid without the new law. The Affordable Care Act also takes a number of steps that improve health care for people with Medicare and with Medicaid. The Aging Network can play a critical role in making this happen.
Through this newsletter, you can:
* Learn about upcoming funding and training opportunities,
* Find relevant notices in the Federal Register, and
* Hear from others across the country about their involvement in putting health care reform into action.
Below is the table of contents. You can read the November issue of Affordable Care Act News from AoA at: http://www.aoa.gov/Aging_Statistics/docs/November292010.pdf
Table of Contents
Top Story
Spotlight: The Aging Network’s Contribution to the Three Part Aim
Federal Notices
Medicare Part B Premiums
Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for Calendar Year (CY) 2011
Prevention Task Force Solicitation
Establishment of the Independence Advisory Council under CLASS (the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Program)
New Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovations (CMMI) and Demonstration
Programs Established
Request for Information Regarding Accountable Care Organizations and the Medicare Shared Savings Program
Joint AoA-CMS Letter Promoting Opportunities for Coordination Related to Section Q Implementation (Return to the Community Referral)
New Information Collection for Evaluation of Practice Models for Dual-Eligibles and Medicare Beneficiaries with Serious Chronic Conditions
Upcoming Events and Trainings
Community-Based Care Transitions Conference
Webinar Coming Soon: Getting Involved in Care Transitions
State and Local Resources and Activities
AoA Region VII Strategy Meeting
AoA Region V Strategy Meeting
CMS and AoA Visit Care Transition Sites in Atlanta
‘Straight Talk’ Resources from the National Council on Aging (NCOA)
State Refor(u)m Website from National Association for State Health Policy (NASHP)
‘Long-Term Care in Brief’ Series from the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD)
‘New Opportunities for States’ Fact Sheets from Families USA
Affordable Care Act in Action: Medicare Fraud Prevention Summits
Aligning Incentives for Quality: Remarks from the Secretary
What Are You Hearing?