Market advocates cite new DRG plan's flaws as competition tool

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The diagnosis-related group concept introduced by the Reagan Administration is coming under close scrutiny. Questions are being asked concerning how effective it will be in containing health care costs and whether it will be an economically viable program that will get Congressional and public support.

Hospitals, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Executive offices, Marketing, Physicians, Medical professions, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Reagan, Ronald

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Congress approves Medicare cutbacks, individual tax boosts

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Legislation affecting the medical profession has been stepped up. The Senate seemed to be near final approval of a Reagan Administration supported tax bill, while the House Ways and Means Committee approved Medicare cuts. Taxes are being increased, while social programs are having their funds trimmed.

Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Interpretation and construction, Tax law, Finance, Income tax

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