Gail’s leadership built MedPAC into the organization it is today. I last met w/ her in April (re MA and, more broadly, how to make health care markets function better). She was as engaging and insightful as ever. See: medpac.gov/medpac-mourns-…

It's the perfect summer treat! Today, MedPAC released its July 2024 data book on health care spending and the Medicare program! Find it on our website here: bit.ly/MedPACJuly2024…

That’s correct: medpac.gov/march-2016-rep…. And much more on the topic in subsequent reports.

Right back at you. HCP and health policy at Harvard benefited immensely from your insights and scholarship. We are all better because you were here. We will miss your many contributions and just having your around but luckily it’s a small world.

We're back! MedPAC's 2024-2025 meeting cycle begins Sept. 5th. Topics include context for Medicare payment policy, cost sharing for CAHs, and rural provider quality. Register & view agenda here: bit.ly/MedPACSept2024…

Always a fan of Tradeoffs but this is a particularly interesting (and timely) episode. I think about this issue a lot. Thanks to all involved Tricia Neuman @amal_trivedi podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tra…

I am very interested in how these models interact with other vbp models. The way budgets are set and how they grow must be key. In any case evaluations will be interesting. healthaffairs.org/content/forefr….

A new in-depth analysis from KFF looks at 2025 #MedicareAdvantage offerings and trends over time. Learn more: kff.org/medicare/issue…

Recently, CBO, CRS, and MedPAC have identified opportunities for PhD students to collaborate on non-partisan economic policy research. CBO’s (unfunded) dissertation fellows program is one example: phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg03/ats/care…

MedPAC will host its first public meeting of 2025 on January 16-17. Commissioners will vote on payment adequacy recommendations and discuss additional topics including: Part D, MA, ASCs, IPFs, and CAHs. Register/view agenda here: bit.ly/MedPACJan2025a…

Today, the U.S. GAO Comptroller General testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform about the 2025 High Risk List. As in past years, the #Medicare program is designated as high risk due to its size, complexity, and susceptibility to improper payments.

It's finally here! Today, MedPAC published its March 2025 Report to the Congress. Find the full report on our website here: bit.ly/March2025Repor… Happy reading!

I am pretty familiar with what’s in the MedPAC report. I still learn a lot from this thread. I hope more people than Farzad Mostashari’s mom read it. (If you do make it through that will Make sense)

There is a lot of interest in how to support health care in rural areas. My take w/ Caitlin Carroll and Tori Berquist. Key points: 1. support for providers should be well targeted & 2. when competition not likely, a well-designed regulatory scheme is needed. healthaffairs.org/doi/abs/10.137…

Last public meeting of the cycle! MedPAC's April public meeting will be April 10-11th. Topics include: PFS, PDPs/MA-PDs, MA supplemental benefits, effect of MA on rural hospitals, SaaS, Hospice/ESRD, and nursing homes. Register here: bit.ly/MedPACApril202…

Great to see this out. Core points: (1) admin costs are big deal (2) often reflect activities that add value in our system (3) addressing inherent health care problems with less admin cost while preserving values is important but views on the role of gov vs tech will vary

It's commissioner announcement day! Congratulations to our newly appointed Vice Chair, newly appointed commissioners, and re-appointed commissioners. GAO's announcement can be found here: gao.gov/press-release/…

Looking for some more summer reading? Today, MedPAC released its July 2025 data book on Health Care Spending and the Medicare Program! Find it on our website here: bit.ly/MedPACJuly2025…