Medicare pay outlook: dismal

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Regional disparities in Medicare payments may be eliminated by the passage of legislation in the US Congress. Rural physicians were paid less than urban physicians for the same services.

Financial management, Finance, Rural health services, Company financing

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Federal employee health program: a model for Medicare?

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There is concern about the potential costs of Medicare reform in the US Senate.

Strategy & planning, Interpretation and construction, Planning, Health care reform, Company business planning, United States. Federal Employees Health Benefits Program

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Medicare drug benefit gains momentum in House, Senate

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The US Congress is discussing medical drug benefit plan legislation.

Government domestic functions, Drugs Reimbursement Benefits, Social policy, Prescription drug plans, United States. Congress, Health insurance industry, Health policy, Prescription pricing

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