Hospitals, Seniors Advocates Advise Expanding Data Transparency To MA, Part D

Hospitals and seniors advocates are using Finance Committee senators' request for advice on health care data transparency to get more information on Medicare Advantage and Part D. Hospitals used the occasion to tout legislation to help consumers understand their out-of-pocket costs. Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and committee member Charles Grassley (R-IA) requested advice for improving data transparency in June. Among the comments they received, the American Hospital Association and the Medicare Rights Center said CMS should release more...