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House Democrats Agree to Medicare Reimbursement Deal in Health Care Bill
Congress Now ^ | 7/24/09 | Stephen Langel

Posted on 07/24/2009 5:54:41 PM PDT by spiderfern

Jul 24, 2009 6:15 PM A group of House Democrats announced a deal today to revise a provision in health care overhaul legislation that would significantly change the Medicare reimbursement system.

House leadership and members of the Ways and Means Committee reached agreement to eliminate regional disparities in Medicare reimbursements and implement a more value-based reimbursement system.

Members will insert this language into pending legislation to expand insurance coverage to 50 million Americans when the bill comes to the floor.

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I just received this from my Congressman, Trent Franks from Arizona!
1 posted on 07/24/2009 5:54:43 PM PDT by spiderfern
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To: spiderfern

So all the communist crap stays as long as their contributors get paid?

Death counseling, abortion, having the DMV pass judgement on your needs, it’s so American.


2 posted on 07/24/2009 5:57:39 PM PDT by Tarpon (You relinquish your responsibilities, you surrender your rights.)
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To: spiderfern

Do we know how the Senate feels, on this issue?


3 posted on 07/24/2009 6:02:20 PM PDT by Kansas58
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To: spiderfern

Blacks get more and Whites less? Cannot see article.

Value-based=less? What?


4 posted on 07/24/2009 6:08:34 PM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Fili et Spiritus Sancti.)
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5 posted on 07/24/2009 6:31:05 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th (I AM JIM THOMPSON!)
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