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Structuring informed beneficiary choice (B)

June 1, 1999

The Congress should fund HCFA’s education initiatives adequately and directly through the appropriations process rather than through assessing user fees on Medicare+Choice organizations.

Appeared in: June 1999 - Chapter 4

Topics: Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Quality.