Reagan wins health budget battle: Medicaid cutbacks approved; PSROs, planning survive
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Reagan has reduced federal expenditures for the next fiscal year $38 billion. Health will be affected by $1 billion cut in Medicaid and $1 billion in additional grant health programs.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1981
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PSROs seek private financial support
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The American Assoc. of Professional Standards Review Organization met recently to discuss financing since federal aid has been cut. Private financial support is being scrutinized.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1981
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Health budget action delayed by debate on tax proposal
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Reagan's tax cut program has taken precedence over his health budget cuts. This is seen as beneficial to Medicaid and other health policies.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1981
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