Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement
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Published on Thu Feb 12, 2004
Bill introduced in the House: HR 3711. A bill to amend the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-173) to eliminate the comparative cost adjustment program. Introduced Jan. 20 by Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL), referred to the Committee Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means. HR 3767. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program. Introduced Feb. 4 by Rep. Marion Berry (D-AR), referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means.
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