Washington Democrat: We Are Re-Inventing Medicare
Over a dozen House Democrats from the Quality Care Coalition announced Thursday that they will be pursuing a solution to what has been described as regional inequality in Medicare compensation.
“We are re-inventing Medicare,” say Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wa.). “We are changing the way we reimburse doctors and hospitals to give them an incentive to provide quality care and not just quantity care.” (0:26)
October 22, 2009
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