Delegates rally to knock out cuts in Medicare payments

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A House of Delegates erupted with pledges to the Congress to stop $11 billion cuts in Medicare payment in 2003. Among many disadvantages, the cuts would also affect physician reimbursement for treating military retirees who are covered by the TRICARE program, which ties its rates to Medicare.

Financial management, Insurance, Prospective payment systems (Medical care), Retired military personnel

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Doctors seek long-term Medicare pay formula fixes

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Physicians are hoping that the drastic cuts in Medicare payments could be avoided from the laws working for the Medicare payment crisis. Among various issues to be raised, physicians question mainly on the records of drugs, liability premiums, and coverage decisions.

Management dynamics, Medical Service and Health Insurance, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Practice, Physicians, Health insurance industry

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