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Gov. Rick Perry says state control would boost health care access, and primary-care physicians criticize Medicare payment system: Health care news today
Thursday, Sep 08, 2011, 11:40AM CST
By Mark Lisheron
drug store

Americans are finding out what Texans have known for a long time about their governor and health care.

Arranged in a very particular way, headlines suggest the greed of doctors is responsible for moon-shot health costs. We respectfully suggest it isn’t nearly that simple.

House Democrats share savings ideas with the Debt Superheroes. A bipartisan health initiative that failed provides a preview of how those savings ideas might go over with Republicans. We are quite partisan in wishing you great Thursday reading.

Perry: Blame Feds for Lack of Health Coverage in Texas - The Hill’s Healthwatch

Health Care Costs Rose While Insurance Coverage Fell, Studies Show - Los Angeles Times

Doctor Fees Major Factor in Health Costs, Study Says - The New York Times

Primary-Care Doctors Push for Raise - Wall Street Journal

House Dems Outline Health Care Savings for Supercommittee - The Hill’s Healthwatch

State-Based Health Bill Loses Speed - Politico
 
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