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Anticipated Obama budget would hurt healthcare for seniors, critics say

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Substantial Medicare cuts will be on the table after the White House budget is released Wednesday, administration officials have indicated. The proposed budget is expected to include about $400 billion in Medicare savings over 10 years.

Obama recommits to preserving Medicare in coming sequester battle

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President Barack Obama reaffirmed his vow to protect Medicare in the fight over sequestration spending cuts last week.

Medicare, Medicaid fight could take center stage after debt ceiling extension

Medicare, Medicaid fight could take center stage after debt ceiling extension By

Medicare and Medicaid funds could face steep cuts in the House of Representatives' 2014 budget. GOP congressional leaders have promised dramatic spending reductions to rally conservative support for a three-month extension of the nation's debt ceiling without the condition of spending cuts. With a debt ceiling extension approved, legislators likely would tackle sequestration cuts scheduled to take effect March 1.

The Affordable Care Act is here to stay, even if nobody seems to know what that means

The Affordable Care Act is here to stay, even if nobody seems to know what that means By

As late as Friday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) indicated he still would like to upend Obamacare. But he really needs to find a less frustrating way to spend his working hours.

Nursing home alliance 'pleased' with Obama and Boehners' focus on fiscal ills

Nursing home alliance 'pleased' with Obama and Boehners' focus on fiscal ills By

The leader of the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care expressed optimism Friday after President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) spoke publicly about looming healthcare funding threats.

Affordable Care Act laws targeting elderly could harmful consequences, study suggests

Affordable Care Act laws targeting elderly could harmful consequences, study suggests By

Three Affordable Care Act initiatives often touted as coordinating care and improving outcomes for elderly adults could actually make their circumstances worse, a new study suggests.

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

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

GOP-controlled House sets sights on health reform repeal

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

House presses for extension of state Medicaid assistance

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'!

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

A big night for healthcare reform

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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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