IMPROVING FEDERAL SUPPORT OF IOWA’S HEALTH CARE/MEDICARE FAIRNESS

IBC will educate its members and other Iowa businesses regarding the impacts on the state and its citizens, both in health care and in economic development, of the underpayments to Iowa and overpayments to other states by Medicare.

IBC will advocate for changes to the Medicare program to correct this unfairness and expect any future federal insurance program to pay all providers fairly Congress is poised to initiate comprehensive, national health care reform that will challenge policymakers to reduce costs while expanding coverage and improving quality. Service providers, insurance companies, and customers will all be significantly impacted. IBC will participate in forums and collaborations to ensure that the fundamental interests of its Member companies and institutions are represented as reform measures are considered and legislation is developed.