Part D vs. Obamacare Roll-Out: The Comparisons Continue
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
The Part D rollout is not a perfect parallel for the launch of the Affordable Care Act, but comparing their respective “glitches” is now commonplace. Former CMS Administrator Mark McClellan sees important differences—and cautions that the toughest test is still to come.
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