Sebelius Doubles Down on IPAB Defense

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius defended the Independent Patient Advisory Board (IPAB) and attempted to redirect focus from IPAB to the House GOP’s proposed Medicare reforms at a House hearing this morning on Capitol Hill.

“The Independent Patient Advisory Board makes recommendations to Congress,” said Sebelius, who was testifying before the health subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “It is forbidden by law to do exactly what the Republican budget plan does. They may not shift costs to seniors. They may not change benefits.”