House passes health reform bill, debate moves to Senate
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Democratic leaders prevailed with help from anti-abortion members of the caucus. The House could vote on Medicare physician pay the week of Nov. 16.
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House option for public plan wouldn’t limit physician pay to Medicare rates
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Democratic leaders also introduced a stand-alone Medicare physician pay reform measure as a companion to the health system overhaul.
Liability reform demos must have patient safety element
Monday, November 9th, 2009
It's not clear how closely projects must focus on medical errors in order to qualify for some of the $25 million in federal grants.
Are health system reform polls meaningful?
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Americans' opinions about reform proposals depend in part on how survey questions are worded, pollsters say.
Health spending to drive record deficits higher
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Rising health care costs and an aging population are expected to force Congress and the president to make tough financial decisions in the long term.