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Reform bill includes greater authority for MedPAC
As the health reform bill passes through Senate Finance markup, it seems that the proposal to turn MedPAC into a permanent commission with far more power is surviving the process. Republicans haven't... Read more...
Obama gets some hospital support for turning MedPAC into rate-setting authority
While the majority of industry groups remain opposed to the idea, President Obama has won over some hospitals to his proposal to form an independent commission which would determine how much Medicare... Read more...
MedPAC seeks changes in physician payment incentives; Coalition promotes electronic ordering of imaging tests;
> In an announcement likely to be taken seriously--as its recommendations may soon be implemented automatically--MedPAC has released a report suggesting that Medicare change the way it pays... Read more...
More access to Medicare not a remedy for healthcare costs
A recent report released by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission points out that if we want to start saving money on healthcare, expanding Medicare access is not the solution, according to the... Read more...
Obama backs expanded powers for MedPAC
Do you think it's a good idea for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to go from an advice-only body to one that has significant power over reimbursement? President Obama does, and he's thrown... Read more...
MedPAC says Medicare payments 'still adequate'
Now here's an assertion that might raise a few hackles. According to Glenn Hackbarth, chairman of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Medicare payments are still "adequate to cover the... Read more...
MedPAC mulls financial relationship disclosure rules
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has started considering recommendations that would require new disclosures regarding financial relationships between drug manufacturers, device... Read more...
Medicare group issues hospital efficiency recommendations
How can we improve hospital efficiency? Well, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, it would help if Medicare established a checks-and-balances system that encourages providers to... Read more...
