Know your rights: law puts limit on physician overcharge

Article Abstract:

The balance-billing practice of physicians is limited to 20% above the Medicare-approved fee. The law is part of the Physician Payment Reform Law, passed in 1991, and is just being implemented. Medicare recipients are encouraged to evaluate old co-payments.

Laws, regulations and rules, Finance, Physicians, Medical professions, Medicare, Medical fees

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Reaching beyond the limits

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Sailor, adventurer and author Tristan Jones holds the title of the 'world's longest distance sailor,' along with nine world sailing records. Jones has also written hundreds of articles and 14 books, the latest of which is 'To Venture Further.'

Authors, Writers, Interview, Jones, Tristan

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Mature lifestyles: a new bookstore category could lead to easy reading

Article Abstract:

A special section of books for older readers is being test-marketed by Waldenbooks. Books from any reading category that might interest older readers are grouped together. Other bookstores may offer a similar section.

Marketing, Influence, Booksellers, Bookstores, Aged consumers, Elderly consumers

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