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Jeff Tieman

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PubMed2004

Medicare madness. Debate over the recently passed reform law is showing no sign of subsiding as wary providers brace for budget-busting backlash.

In the 16 weeks since the signing of Medicare reform, the firestorm surrounding the law has only grown. In the wake of the Medicare trustees' report that the trust fund will go broke sooner than predicted and testimony by CMS Chief Actuary Richard Foster, left, on how he was muzzled from giving Congress the bill's real cost, providers are wondering if reimbursement cuts are lurking in their future.

Actuarial Analysis↗
PubMed2004

Sparring for control. Providers express guarded optimism as both sides of the political aisle seek high ground on access issue, improvements in care.

In the wake of Medicare reform and proposals from President Bush, left, in the State of the Union address, healthcare is taking shape as a central issue in the 2004 presidential campaign as Democrats and the GOP wrestle to control the issue. Bush's plans won mixed reviews from providers, while Sen. Edward Kennedy offered a more sweeping approach to extending coverage to the uninsured.

Health Policy↗
PubMed2004

We're only partway there. HHS' first annual quality report shows some big strides have been made but points out acute need for more preventive care.

HHS has delivered its first report card on healthcare quality, with results that showed progress in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, end-stage renal disease and heart attacks, but pointed out some areas for big improvement, like preventive care. The report will help hospitals in their goal of giving patients the right care, says Richard Davidson, left, president of the American Hospital Association.

Government Publications as Topic↗
PubMed2003

Winning big in reform bill. After a year of lobbying and much debate, Congress reaches a compromise Medicare agreement that pleases providers.

Providers lobbied hard to get their pet provisions included in the Medicare reform legislation, hailed by Sens. John Breaux, left, and Bill Frist. If the compromise pact is approved, hospitals and physicians would get more money, construction of specialty hospitals would slow, rural providers would get a major cash infusion and academic medical centers would be better compensated for their teaching costs.

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PubMed2003

Rebuilding an empire. Once a crown jewel of healthcare in the Middle East, Iraq's system needs a complete overhaul, everything from equipment to staff.

As work begins to rebuild Iraq's infrastructure, hospitals and primary-care facilities are major priorities. While security concerns have prevented some U.S. civilians from traveling there to lend their assistance, hospital executives soon could participate in exchange programs to educate their Iraqi counterparts. James Haveman, left, is senior U.S. adviser to the Iraqi Ministry of Health.

Delivery of Health Care↗