11.09.09
House passes health reform bill, debate moves to Senate
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.Permalink Comments off
New database for out-of-network pay set to replace disputed Ingenix system
The independent project claims it's fairer than the previous system, run by a UnitedHealth Group-owned company. But the effect on physician payments remains unknown.Permalink Comments off
House option for public plan wouldn’t limit physician pay to Medicare rates
Democratic leaders also introduced a stand-alone Medicare physician pay reform measure as a companion to the health system overhaul.Permalink Comments off
Liability reform demos must have patient safety element
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.Permalink Comments off
Are health system reform polls meaningful?
Americans' opinions about reform proposals depend in part on how survey questions are worded, pollsters say.Permalink Comments off