Lieberman proposes health system reform
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Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut has proposed a plan that includes expanding Medicaid eligibility to 150 percent of the poverty level and the State ChildrenEs Health Insurance Program to 300 percent. The American College of Physicians praised Lieberman's proposal to expand federal programs and promote affordable health insurance.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Bush to AMA: Tort reform a must
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U.S. President George W. Bush and lawmakers in an Annual American Medical Association (AMA) advocacy announced to work on medical liability reform in the year 2003. The views of the physicians and authorities supporting and opposing the tort reform are presented.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Democrats targeting health issues
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US Democratic Party presidential candidates are promoting health programs as part of their campaigns.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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