Executive Briefings | November 1, 2012
A Sea Change In Medicare Policy For Chronic Conditions
Thursday, November 1, 2012
What a difference a few words can make. The October 16 settlement by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Jimmo v. Sebelius case (see Advocacy Groups Sue Medicare Over Continuing Denial of Services Due to "Demonstrable Improvement" Requirement ) is a slight change in definitions – with huge implications for consumers with chronic conditions.
The Jimmo v. Sebelius case was a class action lawsuit that challenged . . .