Center for Medicare Advocacy

We are proud to honor Dr. Natalia Chalmers as the 2026 recipient of the Alfred J. Chiplin, Jr. Social Justice & Advocacy Award at the National Voices of Medicare Summit. ⠀ Join us May 20, 12:00–4:30 PM ET, for this free virtual event bringing together national leaders working to protect Medicare access, equity, and quality care. ⠀ Register free: medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026/?u…

To me, the coding isn't the point. These are tools that provide better quality patient information. Right/left mistakes are less likely to happen. Inaccurate chronology is reduced.

There's a lot of fear of AI/LLMs, as they're newer and there are a lot of unknowns, and there are a lot of negatives, as we've seen already with WISeR denials, but when used properly, AI can advance medicine faster than humans can and identify patterns and solutions that humans would take years, if ever, to identify. Cautiously optimistic of its future. Yes, AI can make mistakes, but so can humans. A tool is only as useful as the one who yields it. Give me a hammer and I can't even build a shed; give a carpenter a hammer, and he'll build me a house.

Medicare is at a crossroads. Join national advocates, policymakers, legal experts, and researchers on May 20, 12:00–4:30 PM ET, for the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s 13th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit: Defending the Public Promise. Free virtual event. Register: medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026/?u…

FDA approval doesn’t mean Medicare coverage. Some breakthrough medical devices wait 5.7 years on average before seniors can access them. That delay can shape outcomes, innovation, and costs. Should Medicare move faster on breakthrough tech? Stay informed: medicareadvocacy.org/join/?utm_sour… Article: statnews.com/2026/03/16/med…

The federal government says it “can’t take care of” Medicare or child care and should focus instead on war spending. Meanwhile, proposals already threaten $1T+ in federal health funding cuts, per the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Are we prioritizing the right things? Article: newsweek.com/donald-trump-u…

Medicare is quietly testing AI to approve or deny care, and advocates are now suing CMS for transparency about bias, accuracy, and vendor incentives. ⚖️ Stay informed: medicareadvocacy.org/join/?utm_sour… #story2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">axios.com/newsletters/ax…

Medicare is at a crossroads. Join national advocates, policymakers, caregivers, and beneficiaries on May 20 for CMA’s National Voices of Medicare Summit: Defending the Public Promise. Free virtual event. Big conversations ahead. medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026/?u…

Medicare still can’t cover obesity drugs under current law. A new CMS demo could change that, temporarily. The proposed BALANCE model may expand access to GLP-1s like Wegovy, but only if enough plans participate and costs stay manageable. Stay informed: medicareadvocacy.org/join/?utm_sour… Learn what’s at stake from @KFFHealthNews : kff.org/medicare/what-…

Should Medicare Advantage become the default?⚠️ CMS officials say they’re exploring automatic MA enrollment, and a bill in Congress would lock people into MA for 3 years. CMA warns this could limit choice and weaken Traditional Medicare. What are your thoughts? Sign up for updates: medicareadvocacy.org/join/?utm_sour… Read more: medicareadvocacy.org/ma-default-enr…

What difference has this report made? What changes have been implemented? nationalacademies.org/projects/HMD-H…

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Dr. Oz & CMS leaders say “agentic AI” could soon help Medicare beneficiaries choose plans, manage care, and access doctors, even in rural areas. But trust and privacy concerns remain a major hurdle. 🤖🏥 Our newsletter: medicareadvocacy.org/join/?utm_sour… Read more: fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine…

💬 Viewpoint: As #MedicareAdvantage enrollment grows, fragmented measurement systems weaken accountability and obscure provider quality for most Medicare beneficiaries. ja.ma/3NgfbHe