CMS Chief Berwick's Appointment May Not Close Door To Near-Term Senate Hearings
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee formally request that the committee hold a hearing with Don Berwick following his recess appointment; Chairman Baucus is receptive to a hearing soon to discuss health reform.
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