The Independent Payment Advisory Board

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides overview of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), created to reduce growth in Medicare spending. Discusses rationale behind creation of an independent Medicare board, and reviews ...

Provides overview of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), created to reduce growth in Medicare spending. Discusses rationale behind creation of an independent Medicare board, and reviews prior proposals for similar boards and commissions. Describes board structure and operations; calculations and determinations required to be made by the Office of the Chief Actuary in CMS that trigger a Board proposal; and content of and constraints on Board proposals. Reviews expedited and other parliamentary procedures that relate to Congressional consideration of Board proposals and other Board-related activities; and describes how Board proposals are to be implemented and their possible impact. Reviews activity related to IPAB during the 112th Congress.

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