Afraid of beneficiary cuts: group working to derail balanced-budget amendments

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Legislation for a Constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget has been introduced in both houses of Congress, but several groups who fear forced cuts of federal health programs are launching a drive to stop the amendment. Families USA, a champion of poor senior citizens, predicts Medicare cuts of $679 per beneficiary and fears that such cuts may cause physicians to refuse treatment to the elderly. The AFL-CIO, the Chamber of Commerce and the American Assoc of Retired Persons are among organizations leading grass roots opposition to the amendment.

Admin. of social & manpower programs, Political activity, Public opinion, Tax and expenditure limitations, Constitutional amendments, Families USA

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Clinton won't tap Medicare for tax cuts

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No drastic cuts to the Medicare program are in store, according to Pres Clinton's 1996 federal budget. Health care organizations, including the American Medical Assn, are pleased with the new budget because the health care industry had hoped for Medicare reform to occur only as part of a health system reform package. However, Congressional Republicans will be looking for ways to balance their proposed tax cuts and budget legislation, and Medicare may be a prime source of savings for those purposes.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, Medicare B, Medicare A, Analysis, Clinton, Bill, Economic policy

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Clinton budget includes single doctor update

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The 1997 budget proposed by the Clinton administration would cut Medicare spending by $124 bil over seven years and mandated immediate adoption of a single conversion factor for physician services. The 2,000-plus page document does not include projections for funding beyond 1997 and is vague regarding provider pay curbs used to meet spending reductions. The budget proposal incorporates several GOP provisions.

Public Finance Activities, Budget Process, Health Care Services, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Planning, Physicians, Medical professions

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