"Court rejects cap on Medicare rates: White House sought 'least costly alternative'" by Robert Pear, New York Times News Service | November 4, 2008
WASHINGTON - A federal court has blocked the Bush administration's effort to save money on Medicare by paying for only the least expensive treatments for particular conditions.
The administration's position would give the health and human services secretary "enormous discretion" to determine the amount paid for every item and service covered by Medicare, without reference to the detailed formulas set by Congress, Judge Henry H. Kennedy Jr. of the US District Court said. --more--"
Sig Heil!
(Pffft)!
You guys better damn well be leaving.
