CONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE AND THE OHIO DELEGATION ENDORSE THE NOMINATION OF DR. DAVID BRONSON FOR A COMMISSIONER POSITION ON THE MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY BOARD

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH – Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) is pleased to endorse the nomination of Dr. David Bronson, President of Cleveland Clinic’s Regional Hospitals and Family Health Centers for a Commissioner position on the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).  Congresswoman Fudge, all members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) sent a joint letter today to the Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office in support of Dr. Bronson’s nomination.

“I am pleased to endorse Dr. Bronson, a physician with years of practice in internal medicine, an administrator and national health care leader, to share his expertise for the benefit of all Americans on the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission,” said Congresswoman Fudge.

“Dr. Bronson’s leadership was instrumental in the creation of a new branch of the Ohio University Heritage School of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital in my district.  This branch will train future generations of primary care physicians to serve our communities.  His considerable skills as a physician and his emphasis on care management have brought many benefits to NE Ohio residents and the Cleveland Clinic.  I am confident that Dr. Bronson’s respect for the patient and keen insight into Medicare and national health care policy will be a strong asset to the MedPAC.”

Click here to see a copy of the letter.

On Background:  The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) was created in 1997 as an independent Congressional agency to advise the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program. In addition to its advisory duties, the Commission’s tasks include analyzing access to care, quality of care, and other issues affecting Medicare.

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