What is Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) ?
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is a nonpartisan, independent legislative branch agency that provides the U.S. Congress with analysis and policy advice on the Medicare program. In 1997, Congress created the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) as an independent congressional agency to advise it on Medicare issues. Additionally, MedPAC advises Congress on Medicare’s traditional […]
Drugs Are Widely Used To Sedate Dementia Patients. Her Sons Wanted To Keep Her Off Them.
In December 2024, Marjorie Tingley’s adult sons received an urgent email from the dementia care unit at Vista Grande Villa, a Michigan senior living community. They were told that their 85-year-old mother was a major safety threat. On at least 10 days the previous month, Tingley had hit, kicked, or elbowed aides when they were […]