MEDPAC
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's membership would be expanded from 17 to 19 members and include "individuals with national recognition for their expertise in manufacturing and distributing finished medical goods" under a bill (S 1529) introduced Aug. 5 by Sen. Bill Frist (R-Tenn.). The legislation states that Medicare "has struggled to keep up with the latest technologies and medical supply products, even if such technologies and products prove to be cost-effective." MEDPAC is required to submit an annual report to Congress with recommendations on Medicare