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Medicare and Medicaid
AMA Calls On U.S. Senate to Pass H.R. 6331 Today to Preserve Seniors' Access to Care
July 27th, 2008
As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on legislation that would stop current Medicare cuts to physicians, the American Medical Association (AMA) is calling on Senators to cast a yes vote on H.R. 6331 to preserve seniors' access to care. In June, the House passed the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331) by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 355 to 59. "Last week, Medicare physician payment cuts of 10.6 percent went into effect" said AMA President-elect J. James Rohack, M.D. "Unless Congress takes immediate action to reverse the cut, seniors will be at risk of reduced access to care because physicians will be forced to make changes in...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-07-27)
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