Thursday, June 17, 2010
The Doctor is Out for Medicare Patients
Breaking news tonight that in a last minute shocker, the Senate voted today against postponing a scheduled 21% cut in Medicare reimbursement to physicians and other health providers. 60 senators were needed to end filibuster debate and stop the cuts under Senate rules. Fifty-six voted in favor, with 40 opposed. There was no Republican support. (And, of course, no support from Senator Lieberman,