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Originally Posted by TheMercenary
Which parts do you think are not factual.
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The Independent Medicare Commission proposed in the Senate bill is charged with developing cost-containment recommendations for Medicare to curb the anticipated exploding growth with the baby boomers so that it remains sustainable.
That might include more comprehensive and coordinated research on the cost-effectiveness of various treatments as well as specific cost cutting measures to providers.
It will not establish clinical guidelines for payment, coverage, or treatment. It will not adversely impact essential medical services to seniors.
There is specific language in the bill:
The proposals (of the Commission) shall not include any recommendation to ration health care....or Medicare beneficiary premiums....or increase Medicare beneficiary cost sharing (including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments), or otherwise restrict benefits or modify eligibility criteria....
Another scare tactic...like the death panels.