Reform hurdles loom as Clinton plan nears: states say they want flexibility, and they want it now
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State governors and legislators are insisting that Pres Clinton's health care reform plan include enough flexibility to accommodate the states' own reform initiatives. Florida, Minnesota, Oregon, Vermont and Washington have passed their own health care reform acts, and several other states have enacted insurance reform. The states also want the federal government to expedite waivers from Medicaid, Medicare and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act so that they may administrate health care for the beneficiaries of these programs.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1993
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Association taking its health reform agenda to states
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The AMA Board of Trustees has approved Health Access America, a health reform package which will be promoted to state legislatures. The plan would require all employers to insure their workers, with tax incentives and shared risk pools to protect small businessmen. State legislatures are taking the initiative because they do not expect the federal government to act within a reasonable time. The AMA will assist states by providing model legislation and other needed information. Various health care reform approaches are outlined.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1992
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AMA, AHA face tough issues in seeking reform truce
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American Medical Association and American Hospital Association officials met in Oct 1992 to clarify their positions on health care reform. The two groups disagree on whether or not a new system should include set salaries for doctors. However, they are in accord on several other points, including the idea that employers should be required to pay for workers' coverage. Both groups advocate extending Medicaid eligibility below the poverty line and using practice guidelines to insure high-quality and appropriate care.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1992
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