Fierce Healthcare March 23, 2023
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra took heat from senators on both sides of the aisle Wednesday during a pair of budget hearings over Medicare Advantage payment changes. (HHS.gov)
Several senators pressed Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on how a proposed payment rule will impact benefits offered by Medicare Advantage (MA), underscoring the political pressure the agency is facing over reforms to the popular program.
Becerra spoke to two separate Senate committees Wednesday to discuss the president’s recent budget proposal but also faced questions over a controversial proposed 2024 advance notice payment rule that outlines rates and policies for MA and Part D plans.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey,...
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