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Buchanan, Soto Lead Bipartisan Efforts to Protect Medicare Advantage
WASHINGTON – In a bipartisan effort, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congressman Darren Soto have taken a stand to protect Medicare Advantage from potential negative impacts. The lawmakers are urging President Biden's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider a proposed rate notice that could undermine the program.Congressman Buchanan expressed his concerns about the proposed rate notice, emphasizing the importance of not raising healthcare costs for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage, especially during a time of economic challenges. On the other...
Buchanan Leads Ways and Means Republican Letter to HHS on Change Healthcare Cyberattack
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan, Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, expressed his concerns about the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, stressing the need for a focus on patients. Buchanan stated, "I am extremely concerned about the status of the investigation by HHS into the devastating cyberattack on Change Healthcare."The cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which occurred on February 21, 2024, has had far-reaching consequences, with significant financial impacts on health providers. According to the American Hospital Association, 94 percent of hospitals in the...