John Boehner

Physician pay cut uncertainty could crash Medicare computer system, official warns

December 21, 2011

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has warned that its computer systems could crash due to a backlog of claims unless Congress acts to prevent a scheduled 27.4% physician pay cut.
 

GOP-controlled House sets sights on health reform repeal

January 04, 2011

Republican members of the new 112th Congress, which convenes Wednesday, have put a total repeal of President Obama's health care reform bill at the top of their agenda.
 

House presses for extension of state Medicaid assistance

May 14, 2010

A narrow majority of members of the House of Representatives is urging House leaders to extend a temporary increase in the federal medical assistance percentage, which helps fund nursing homes and other Medicaid programs.
 

Lawmakers playing nice? Ha! April Fools'!

April 01, 2010

It's April Fish Day again, and I think we could all use a little bit of levity.
 

A big night for healthcare reform

March 22, 2010

Sunday evening marked the turning point for the passage of healthcare reform. After the turmoil of the past year, you almost have to pinch yourself to believe it.
 
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