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Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
For 17th Time In 11 Years, Congress Passes 'Doc Fix' Measure
The legislation gives doctors temporary relief from a flawed Medicare payment formula but fails to revamp it because of disagreements over how to pay for the change. Meanwhile, House Republicans are expected to unveil a budget that resurrects their proposal to privatize Medicare but in a more politically palatable way.
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