On the recordMarch 21, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I'd just like to take 30 seconds to respond to the distinguished ranking member before I yield to Mr. Bass. He mentioned that this so-called expert panel could have physicians and health care professionals. I refer him to section 3403(g) of PPACA on page 423, specifically on the majority for the panel. There's a specific prohibition that you can't have a majority of health care providers or physicians on IPAB. And as far as these being recommendations, you can't appeal; you can't sue this board. Only with three-fifths vote in both Chambers with commensurate cuts can you overturn their recommendation. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. Bass).
