Payment for preventive services should be expanded, panel says

Why This Topic Matters

The discussion reflects possible Medicare policy shifts that could affect which preventive services are covered and how the program approaches payment, coverage authority, and related modernization efforts.

Article Sections

1. Preventive services and Medicare coverage options

   Discusses MedPAC’s review of ways Medicare could broaden access to preventive services and simplify coverage policy. The section focuses on general policy alternatives and the role of federal agencies in coverage decisions.

2. Other items discussed at the March 22 meeting

   Summarizes additional MedPAC discussion topics from the same meeting, including a payment update projection and a separate coverage issue involving cardiac rehabilitation.