Washington, D.C. – Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Health and Oversight and Investigations, today signed onto a letter to the chief executive of Accenture, the newest contractor hired by the Obama administration to oversee HealthCare.gov and the administration’s efforts to complete the building of the federally facilitated marketplace (FFM).

According to recent reports by the Washington Post, Accenture obtained the $91 million contract for HealthCare.gov during an “abbreviated” contracting process in which three other companies were considered.

In the letter, Burgess and several other committee leaders requested a briefing with staff to explain how Accenture was selected for the contract, the terms of the contract, what work has been completed and a “detailed description of how Accenture is handling the transition of HealthCare.com and the FFM from the supervision of CGI Federal to Accenture.” The members also requested documents regarding Accenture’s work and communications with the administration and the White House.  

“As the American public continues to struggle with the mess that is HealthCare.gov, it is our responsibility as leaders on the Energy and Commerce Committee to fully understand private companies like Accenture’s role in the FFM,” Burgess said.  “It is our hope that Mr. Moskovitz will provide his briefing to the committee in a timely manner.” 

In addition to Burgess, the letter was signed by full committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Tim Murphy (R-PA), Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA), Chairman Emeritus Joe Barton (R-TX), and full committee Vice Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). 
 
Click here to read the full text of the letter.

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