Senate Averts 24% Cut in U.S. Physician Payment Rates
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The U.S. Senate cleared for President Barack Obama’s signature a one-year delay of a 24 percent cut in payment rates for physicians who accept Medicare patients.
The Senate yesterday voted 64-35, with 60 required, to pass the measure. Fifteen Republicans voted with Democrats in favor of the delay while six Democrats voted against it.