Most leaders support competitive bidding for medical equipment prices and negotiation of drug prices by Medicare. “Medicare is the largest payer for health.

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Most leaders support competitive bidding for medical equipment prices and negotiation of drug prices by Medicare. “Medicare is the largest payer for health services in the United States. Total Medicare spending depends on both the prices charged for care and the amount of care provided. Please indicate your level of support for each of the following strategies focused on the prices Medicare pays for health care.” NET 91% 82% 72% 55% Source: Commonwealth Fund Health Care Opinion Leaders Survey, April 2009.