Number: 97-802
Title: Medicare Provisions in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA 97, P.L. 105-33)
Authors: Jennifer O'Sullivan, Celinda Franco, Beth Fuchs, Bob Lyke, and Richard Price, Education and Public Welfare Division; and Kathleen Swendiman, American Law Division 
Abstract: The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 establishes the Medicare+Choice program which expands private plan options to include preferred provider organizations, provider sponsored organizations, and private fee-for-service plans. It modifies the way payments are made to health maintenance organizations.
Pages: 74
Date: August 18, 1997