House panel launches initiative to reduce Medicare regulations, mandates
The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee seeks input through Aug. 25 on how Congress can reduce legislative and regulatory burdens on Medicare providers. The request is the first step in a committee initiative to work with health care providers and the administration to deliver regulatory relief. The panel also plans to host roundtables with stakeholders across the country. For more information and the feedback submission form, click here. AHA plans to submit comments.
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