Debt deal raises pressure on Medicare providers
Saturday, August 6, 2011 - 16:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Payments to them would be cut 2% if a deficit reduction plan is not put in place this year. Advocates for the elderly fear a loss of services.Washington policymakers demanded more savings from hospitals, doctors and other medical providers in the debt deal President Obama signed, a move designed to protect those who use Medicare. But the budget cutting may end up hurting some needy seniors.