Medicine tells states: time to pay fair share of Medicare co-pays

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Doctors and medical societies are placing pressure on state and federal governments to cover co-payments and deductibles for low-income Medicare patients. Reports indicate that doctors have been forced to absorb 20% of the cost of treating low-income disabled and elderly Medicare beneficiaries. Organized medicine is supported in its efforts by several court rulings in favor of doctors.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Public Health Care, Professional Organizations, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Services, Medical Associations, Health Programs-State, Health care industry, Political activity, Medical care, Physicians, Medical professions, Public health, Health policy, Trade and professional associations, Professional associations, Trade associations, Medicare, Medical societies

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Millions have health coverage gaps - Commonwealth Fund study

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Commonwealth Fund revealed that more than 80 million Americans have gone without health coverage at some point. Nearly 70% of Americans under 200% of the poverty level lacked insurance.

United States, Financial management, Medical Service and Health Insurance, Health aspects, Medically uninsured persons, Health insurance industry, Company financing

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