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Advising the Congress on Medicare issues
MedPAC > Recommendations > Using market competition in fee-for-service Medicare (B)

Using market competition in fee-for-service Medicare (B)

June 12, 2003

For demonstrations that prove successful, the Secretary should have the authority to implement competitive pricing. The Congress should have a fixed period of time to review and approve any implementation plan.

Appeared in: June 2003 - Chapter 8

Topics: Beneficiaries and coverage.