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Barbara Kram, Editor | August 08, 2006
"The Senate just took an important step toward legislative action as 80 Senators, including Senators Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum, recently sent a letter to the Senate leadership urging Congress to act soon to stop the cuts and reimburse physicians more in line with practice costs," said Dr. Mitas.
"In the U.S. House, 13 Pennsylvania Representatives have pledged their support, and we thank them for their support. We applaud them for their efforts and urge all of Pennsylvania's senators and representatives to stop the payment cuts before January 1," said Dr. Plested.
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"Pennsylvania's health and economy could both suffer if these Medicare cuts go through," said Dr. Plested. "Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that these Medicare physician payment cuts could have an impact on more than 130,000 employees in Pennsylvania, including nurses, technicians, administrators and other support staff."
"Congress needs to take a good, hard look at the future of Medicare on its current course and take action. Congressional action now to avert this crisis can shore up Medicare's foundation and put the program on solid footing for the future. America's seniors deserve no less," said Dr. Plested.
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