Some in Congress clamoring for oversight hearings of HCFA

Article Overview

This article covers a congressional push to examine how HCFA administers Medicare, with particular attention to complaints about carrier actions, postpayment audit activity, and the broader burden of Medicare regulations on physicians and other providers. It is relevant to readers tracking Medicare oversight, congressional health policy, carrier review practices, and provider advocacy efforts. The piece also notes related committee activity and proposed legislative efforts affecting Part B administration and physician education.