Taste of Medicare reform

Article Abstract:

House Republicans are in the process of unveiling their Medicare reform plan, which includes phasing in premiums for Part B recipients and offering seniors the option of managed care. In addition, wealthy recipients would be required to pay higher premiums. Physicians would receive lower payments under the standard Medicare plan and would be vulnerable to further cuts if the program was not meeting its budget target of $270 billion in savings over seven years. Further details of the plan are discussed.

Health Care Services, Planning, Finance, Medical care, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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GOP eases up on Medicare

Article Abstract:

Republican congessmembers have changed tactics in the battle over Medicare funding. Republicans lost the public relations campaign on the budget impasse with President Clinton in 1995. The proposal covers fiscal 1997 through 2002 and calls for $158 billion in savings. Spending on most discretionary health programs would be frozen. The resolution was adopted by the House on May 16, 1996, Republicans hope for quick passage in the Senate.

Hospitals, Legislative Bodies, Budget, Health Programs, Economic aspects, Public health, Program budgeting

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