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Intermountain Healthcare Leader Appointed to National Commission Advising Congress on Medicare

Greg Poulsen, Intermountain Healthcare senior vice president, has been appointed to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Greg Poulsen, Intermountain Healthcare senior vice president, has been appointed to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), which advises Congress on issues affecting Medicare. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission is made up of experts with backgrounds in public health, economics, medicine, and health policy. The 17-member commission advises Congress on all aspects of payment for Medicare services. These payments are anticipated to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in 2023. In addition, the commission reports on access and quality associated with Medicare. During ... Read more