CNET News by Don Reisinger How bad is it? The economy, we mean. Are we bouncing into a recovery or continuing to sink? Below is a list of resources that will help you track the economy and determine for yourself if it’s as bad as some people say. Economy resources Bureau of Economic Analysis If [...]
Archive for May 1st, 2009
1 May
Closing a Loophole
Your Weekly Medicare Consumer Advocacy Update April 30, 2009 • Volume 9, Issue 17 Who doesn’t like free money? But there are reasons why Medicare providers are barred from offering cash inducements to patients to undergo procedures or purchase medical equipment. Such kickbacks increase the use of services, raising costs for taxpayers and premiums for people with [...]
1 May
Health Care Fast-Tracked, With Paygo On Path
By Bill Scher April 28th, 2009 Budget Deal Fast-Tracks Health Care, May Put PAYGO On Path Politico: “The more immediate fight will be health care, where the budget gives Obama an invaluable backstop if Republicans attempt to stall this initiative past Oct. 15. Conrad said Democrats are still hopeful that a bipartisan deal can be [...]
