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FoxNews Article Looks at the Need for Tort Reform
FoxNews posted an opinion piece online about the need for tort reform as part of overall health system reform. Your thoughts? http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/14/doctors-malpractice-costs-biggest-money-saver-tort-reform/?test=health
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After the Speech: Views and Comments Abound
President Obama spoke to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night about the issue of health care reform. Read the full text of his speech at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Remarks-by-the-President-to-a-Joint-Session-of-Congress-on-Health-Care/ AMA President J. […]
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President Obama Health Reform Speech
President will seek common ground in weeks ahead. But won’t waste time if all opponents want to do is kill reform. Will call out those who misrepresent the proposal.
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President Obama Health Reform Speech
Malpractice: Reform is not a silver bullet. But defensive medicine needs to be addressed, so move forward on patient safety. Use Bush model to do pilots. DHHS Secretary to start […]
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President Obama Health Reform Speech
Money to pay for reform will come mostly from elimination of fraud and abuse in Medicare.
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President Obama Health Reform Speech
Panel of doctors will be created to find more efficiencies and best practices.
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President Obama Health Reform Speech
Medicare is a sacred trust. No $ from Medicare trust fund will be used to finance reform. Waste fraud and subsidies will be reduced or eliminated.
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President Obama Health Reform Speech
President will not sign a bill that increases deficit now or in the future. Period.
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President Obama Health Reform Speech
Those without insurance will be provided a choice. No bureaucrat will stand between citizens and the care they need.
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President Obama Health Reform Speech
Presidnet says we should remain open to other ideas that accomplish the same goal. Encourages bipartisan approach.
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