tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2003 Issue 15

Medicare Drug Benefit: CONGRESS DESPERATELY SEEKING WAYS TO RETOOL DRUG BILLS

With the White House's 2003 Medicare prescription-drug proposal now in the mix, members of Congress are looking for ways to revise legislation they've developed over the last few years to incorporate more administration priorities. Five hearings by four House, Senate, and joint committees over the past week and a half afforded a glimpse of how the effort is going. Progress appears slow, with most panels hearing from witnesses with a wide range of views and some members, including Republicans, casting about for new ideas, such as funding seniors' drug-buying solely with tax credits. The most focused hearing was held...

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