Hmmm this is going to be interesting...
6 SEC. 3112. REVISION TO THE MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT
7 FUND.
8 Section 1898(b)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42
9 U.S.C. 1395iii) is amended by striking
10 ‘‘$22,290,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$0’’.
As I'm reading this, it becomes very apparent that "the Secretary" (whoever that is) is going to have the power to set prices for what will and will not be paid to providers for care, what tests and services will be covered, and how long certain types of care will be allowed. Seems like an awful lot of power for someone who is appointed, and not elected.
Erik
