CMS’ Blum Will Respond To Criticism Of Part D Proposed Rule At House Hearing
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
The Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee plans a Feb. 26 hearing to air members’ opposition to CMS’ proposed rule on Medicare Part D, and Republicans warn that failure to “reject” the proposed rule “will force Congress to evaluate all legislative options necessary to ensure seniors are protected.”
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