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Doughnut Hole
AAHSA members to call lawmakers today, urging them to pass healthcare reform
January 26, 2010
The White House has signaled that it may be scaling back the healthcare reform bill, and one long-term care group is speaking out about it.
Lawmakers look to eliminate Medicare Part D gap earlier than planned
October 28, 2009
Lawmakers are stepping up efforts to close the Medicare Part D doughnut hole, a coverage gap in the prescription drug program for seniors. Political pressure may be driving them to change their timetable.
Avalere: House proposal could close Medicare Part D 'doughnut hole' by 2023
July 06, 2009
This week, U.S. lawmakers return to the task of crafting legislation that will reform the nation's healthcare system. One study has found that a House reform proposal could eliminate the Medicare Part D "doughnut hole" by 2023.
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