I have introduced bipartisan legislation with Representative Ron Kind, the Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act--the SMART Act--that would compel CMS to provide the medical bills information so the parties can settle within 65 days.
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Burgess discusses the SMART Act aimed at improving Medicare settlements.
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