Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.2785 Save Medicare Act of 20082008-12-23T19:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/49751My Sixth-grade Hero: Save America's Medicare!! Call Congress to ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-23:/commentary/38043852008-12-23T19:00:00ZMy Sixth-grade Hero
Save America's Medicare!! Call Congress to Support S. 2785. Posted by Rene Watson at 1:15 AM. 0 comments:. Post a Comment · Newer Post Older Post Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) · My Sixth-grade Hero. Followers (0) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://my-sixth-grade-hero.blogspot.com/2008/12/save-america-medicare-call-congress-to.html">Go to article</a> Blogtag:opencongress.org,2008-09-27:/commentary/33611532008-09-27T20:00:00Zinside-ireport
S.2785 - Save Medicare Act of 2008 No S.3001 - 2009 Defense Authorization Bill No S.2799 - The Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2008 No S.2938 - Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention and Readjustment through Education Act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ireport.com/blogs/ireport-blog/2008/09/28/reacting-to-the-debate">Go to article</a> National Medicare conference to address emerging issues ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-12:/commentary/33611492008-08-12T20:00:00ZChiropractic Economics Magazine
The need for immediate Congressional action (S. 2785) to postpone the 10 percent Medicare physician fee cuts scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2008. Source: International Chiropractors Association, www.chiropractic.org ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chiroeco.com/chiropractic/news/3121/52/National-Medicare-conference-to-address-emerging-issueslongstanding-concerns/">Go to article</a> Washington Watch: AAEM Endorses "Save Medicare Act 2008"tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/26377582008-08-07T20:00:00Zmyparamedicspace.com - Forums, Videos,...
Bill S. 2785 would replace cuts totaling more than 15% with positive Medicare payment updates from July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009. This bill is now in the Senate Finance Committee. read more...<br /><br /><a href="http://myparamedicspace.com/news/washington-watch-aaem-endorses-save-medicare-act-2008">Go to article</a> Senate Debate on FISA Wiretap Bill HR 6304tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-09:/commentary/34526682008-07-09T20:00:00ZCryptome
This, I might add, is identical to the provision in the Stabenow bill, S. 2785, the Save Medicare Act, which was, in fact, a bipartisan bill and a bill I was happy to cosponsor. The bill Senator Cochran just asked for unanimous consent ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cryptome.org/hr6304-senate.htm">Go to article</a> S 2785 Bill Federaltag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/25422582008-07-06T20:00:00ZFederal Legislature Bills
S. 2785, The Save Medicare Act of 2008, has been introduced in the Senate. This bill would stop the Medicare physician payment cuts for 18 months, long enough to begin working on a long-term solution to the broken payment system. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://msaclegislationinterest.blogspot.com/2008/07/s-2785-bill-federal.html">Go to article</a> Medicare Doctor Payment Cutstag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/24596732008-07-06T20:00:00ZMedicare
S. 2785, The Save Medicare Act of 2008, has been introduced in the Senate. This bill would stop the Medicare physician payment cuts for 18 months, long enough to begin working on a long-term solution to the broken payment system. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://keepmedicarefair-marine41.blogspot.com/2008/07/medicare-doctor-payment-cuts.html">Go to article</a> Niedersächsische Küstenfischereiordnungtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-25:/commentary/23993422008-06-25T20:00:00ZAngeln in Deutschland
I S. 2785), in Verbindung mit § 1 Nr. 5 Buchst. c der Subdelegationsverordnung vom 23. Juli 2003 (Nds. GVBl. S. 306), zuletzt geändert durch Verordnung vom 2. Dezember 2005 (Nds. GVBl. S. 364), wird verordnet: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://anglerblog.angelforum-deutschland.de/archives/49-Niedersaechsische-Kuestenfischereiordnung.html">Go to article</a> Legislation Introduced to Prevent Medicare Physician Payment Cutstag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/commentary/23993402008-06-24T20:00:00ZASH Policy and Practice News
March 27, 2008 - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S.2785). The bill would provide a .5 percent update through the end of 2008, averting the July 1, 2008 anticipated 10.6 percent cut. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hematology.org/policy/news/03272008.cfm">Go to article</a> Should MyPoints Award Points for Political Action?tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/commentary/23412352008-06-12T20:00:00Zrevenews
S. 2785, The Save Medicare Act of 2008, has been introduced in the Senate. This bill would stop the Medicare physician payment cuts for 18 months, long enough to begin working on a long-term solution to the broken payment system. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.revenews.com/mikeallen/should-mypoints-award-points-for-political-action/">Go to article</a> Medicare Fee Schedule Action in the Senate « The ACUTE CARE Blog ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-11:/commentary/35840302008-06-11T20:00:00ZThe ACUTE CARE Blog: Non-Urban Emergency Medicine
The “Save Medicare Act of 2008″ (S. 2785) would continue the 0.5 percent positive update for the remainder of 2008 and provide a 1.8 percent positive update for 2009. Filed under: Uncategorized ...<br /><br /><a href="http://acutecareinc.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/medicare-fee-schedule-action-in-the-senate/">Go to article</a> Help Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cut - 6/2/08 - Ohio State ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-09:/commentary/35482642008-06-09T20:00:00Zwww.osma.org OSMA Breaking News
The Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785) would prevent this cut and do the following:. Retain current payment levels for the remainder of 2008; Enact a 1.8 percent increase for 2009; Continue rural payment provisions that are set to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.osma.org/i4a/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=748&archive=1">Go to article</a> MEDICARE: NC's two Republican senators will not vote for ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-09:/commentary/23184252008-06-09T20:00:00ZMadame Defarge
Dr. Hammond: Both the Save Medicare Act (S.2785) and the Baucus / Snowe bill would block the pending 10.6% SGR cut and replace it with a positive update through December 2009. This would increase payments for all Medicare services. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://madame-defarge.blogspot.com/2008/06/medicare-ncs-two-republican-senators.html">Go to article</a> Medicare Dtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-04:/commentary/23184272008-06-04T20:00:00ZMedicare D
Save Medicare Act of 2008 Bill # S.2785 Original Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Cosponsor Total: 19 (last sponsor added 05/22/2008) 9 Democrats . This is hilarious. A bunch of bloggers, using a simple search for quotes on the internet ...<br /><br /><a href="http://medicare-d.blogspot.com/2008/06/medicare-d_05.html">Go to article</a> Medicare cut 10% in July 2008?tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-02:/commentary/22705802008-06-02T20:00:00ZNeuroTalk Communities
I think this is pretty current news and I haven't seen it mentioned on here. Here is some info. I have emailed all of my representatives. This is one of those things that may change fast. Save Medicare Act of 2008 Bill # S.2785 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=47169">Go to article</a> Help Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cut - 6/2/08tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-01:/commentary/22705812008-06-01T20:00:00Zwww.osma.org OSMA Breaking News
July 1 is right around the corner and with it comes a 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments —unless Congress takes action. The Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785) would prevent this cut and do the following: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.osma.org/i4a/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=748">Go to article</a> Bipartisan Medicare Negotiations in Senate stalltag:opencongress.org,2008-05-29:/commentary/33611502008-05-29T20:00:00ZSociety of Hospital Medicine - RSS Feed
Specifically, like S. 2785, the. House bill would extend the current 0.5% fee schedule update through December 31,. 2008, averting the 10.6% cut scheduled to occur July 1. H.R. 6091 would also provide. physicians with a 1.8% update for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hospitalmedicine.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Legislative_Regulatory_Updates&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=18238">Go to article</a> The campaign winds down, but the movement is just beginning. I ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-28:/commentary/23184262008-05-28T20:00:00Zmilitary
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., has submitted her bill, S. 2785, otherwise known as the Save Medicare Act of 2008. We need you to call or e-mail Senator Nelson and Senator Martinez TODAY. Urge them to co-sponsor S. 2785. Use the [...]<br /><br /><a href="http://military-live.blogspot.com/2008/05/campaign-winds-down-but-movement-is_29.html">Go to article</a> H.R. 6091: Save Medicare Act of 2008 (GovTrack.us)tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/commentary/33611552008-05-19T20:00:00ZActive Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us
This bill is identical to S. 2785 (Status: Introduced). Question & Answer. Have a question about this bill? Submit a short fact-oriented question and see if it will be answered by other visitors. (If you have a general question about ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-6091">Go to article</a> Medicare Physician Reimbursement Cuts to Take Effect July 1, 2008 ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-18:/commentary/33909662008-05-18T20:00:00Zwww.osma.org OSMA Breaking News
S. 2785 would prevent the 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments planned for July 1, retain current payment levels for the remainder of 2008 and enact a 1.8 percent increase for 2009. The bill would also continue "rural ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.osma.org/i4a/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=739">Go to article</a> Co-sponsors Added To Stabenow-Hutchison SGR Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-18:/commentary/29917062008-05-18T20:00:00ZTexas Orthopaedic Association E-Connect
To date, 16 Senators have cosponsored the Save Medicare Act of 2008, S.2785, which was introduced by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). Since the last update, the following Senators have added their names to the legislation: Eliz...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.toa.org/ecard/2008/05-2008/19th/index.php#Topic4">Go to article</a> AASM - Clock Ticking on Medicare Payments; Call Your ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/33611512008-05-15T20:00:00ZAASM Articles
S. 2785 would prevent the 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments planned for July 1, retain current payment levels for the remainder of 2008 and enact a 1.8 percent increase for 2009. The bill would also continue "rural ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aasmnet.org/Articles.aspx?id=915">Go to article</a> Capitol Hill Rally Pressures Congress for Medicare Payment Reform ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/33611522008-05-05T20:00:00ZAAFP News Now
Nielsen called on Congress to pass the Save Medicare Act of 2008, S. 2785, (at the THOMAS Web site, type "S. 2785" in the search box after selecting "Bill Number") a bill introduced by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., that would block ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aafp.org/news-now/government-medicine/20080409amarally.html">Go to article</a> Advocacy Needed to Prevent Medicare Payment Cutstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/21707932008-05-05T20:00:00ZAOA Daily Report
To help urge Senate support of the "Save Medicare Act of 2008" (S. 2785), which takes important steps towards protecting Medicare beneficiary access to physician services by preventing the implementation of dramatic cuts in Medicare ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.do-online.org/dailyreport.php?itemid=6891">Go to article</a> Call Congress to support S. 2785tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/29917052008-05-01T20:00:00ZAASM Articles
Physicians and patients alike are urged to call their members of Congress and let them know how important the Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785) is for seniors and their doctors.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aasmnet.org/Articles.aspx?id=855">Go to article</a> AMA eVoice May 1, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21423022008-04-30T20:00:00ZDadny crocodile =)
That's why passage of the Save Medicare Act of 2008 (PDF, 73KB) (S. 2785) is so critical. Introduced in March by US Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., S. 2785 would prevent a 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments planned for July ...<br /><br /><a href="http://natur-facts.blogspot.com/2008/05/ama-evoice-may-1-2008.html">Go to article</a> Permanent Medicare Reform Neededtag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/21263182008-04-27T20:00:00Zredbird's view
*LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: S. 2785, The Save Medicare Act of 2008, has been introduced in the Senate. This bill would stop the Medicare physician payment cuts for 18 months, long enough to begin working on a long-term solution to the broken ...<br /><br /><a href="http://redbirdsview.blogstream.com/v1/pid/309229.html">Go to article</a> Action Alert!tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21473722008-04-25T20:00:00ZSusan (redbarron)'s Site
Debbie Stabenoww, D-Mich., has submitted her bill, S. 2785, otherwise known as the Save Medicare Act of 2008. Use the Patients Action Network Toll-free Hotline at (888) 434-6200 to call your representatives to approve this bill. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://redbarronaustin.multiply.com/journal/item/114/Action_Alert">Go to article</a> Medicare Cuts Looming !tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21155922008-04-25T20:00:00ZJourney For a New Life
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., has submitted her bill, S. 2785, otherwise known as the Save Medicare Act of 2008. We need you to call or e-mail Senator Reid and Senator Ensign TODAY. Urge them to co-sponsor S. 2785. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thematrix777.livejournal.com/2586.html">Go to article</a> S. 2785tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/21155912008-04-24T20:00:00ZStudent Doctor Network Forums - Pain Medicine
Don't forget to contact your Senators regarding S. 2785, aka the "Save Medicare Act". http://capwiz.com/ama/issues/alert/?...304656&type=CO You can track your reps' voting records here: http://capwiz.com/ama/issues/votes/<br /><br /><a href="http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=517490">Go to article</a> Medicare Payment Update Bill Introduced on Capitol Hill -- AAFP ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/33611542008-04-20T20:00:00ZGovernment & Medicine
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., a member of the Senate Finance Committee, recently introduced S.B. 2785, (at the THOMAS Web site, type "S. 2785" in the search box after selecting "Bill Number") which would provide a 0.5 percent increase in ..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aafp.org/news-now/government-medicine/20080325stabenowbill.html">Go to article</a> Call Congress to support S. 2785 - American Medical Associationtag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/20860722008-04-20T20:00:00ZMedicine
ABSTRACT: way to recognize supporters for their service and philanthropy to medicine than through an honorary evening of celebration. Continue Reading.<br /><br /><a href="http://medicine.healthfile.info/30755-call-congress-to-support-s-2785-american-medical-association/">Go to article</a> AMA eVoice April 17, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/commentary/20762952008-04-16T20:00:00ZDadny crocodile =)
1) Call Congress to support S. 2785 2) Important NPI date approaching for claims and cash flow 3) CME and CEU credits offered for AMA Web conferences 4) AMA Foundation to pay tribute to its donors during annual Celebration of Giving ...<br /><br /><a href="http://natur-facts.blogspot.com/2008/04/ama-evoice-april-17-2008.html">Go to article</a> Dear Congress,tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-09:/commentary/20327272008-04-09T20:00:00ZNot My Second Opinion
As a future family physician, I urge you to support S. 2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008 and stop the Medicare payment cut that will take place after July 1, 2008, and guarantee an 18-month positive update so that Congress and the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://notmysecondopinion.blogspot.com/2008/04/dear-congress.html">Go to article</a> Planning for a Healthy Retirementtag:opencongress.org,2008-04-07:/commentary/20269602008-04-07T20:00:00ZProfacere Blog
A bill that would address this problem was recently introduced in the US Senate, and the American Medical Association is urging Congress to act on the Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785). More information is available at ...<br /><br /><a href="http://profacere.com/blog/mens-health/planning-for-a-healthy-retirement/">Go to article</a> Medicare’s Immediate And Long-term Problems Demand Congressional Attentiontag:opencongress.org,2008-03-31:/commentary/19887842008-03-31T04:21:46ZMedical,Health News and Articles
Medicare’s Immediate And Long-term Problems Demand Congressional Attention Written on March 31, 2008 – 4:23 pm | by admin “Once again, ... of 2008 (<strong class="keyword">S.2785</strong>), which will replace 18 months of cuts with payment update<br /><br /><a href="http://03530.com/2008/03/31/medicares-immediate-and-long-term-problems-demand-congressional-attention.html">Go to article</a> Legislation Introduced to Avert Medicare Payment Cuts for Physicianstag:opencongress.org,2008-03-31:/commentary/19739942008-03-31T01:12:11ZMedicare Update
On March 13, 2008, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced the Save Medicare Act of 2008 (<strong class="keyword">S.2785</strong>). If enacted, <strong class="keyword">S.2785</strong> would continue the 0.5 percent Medicare payment update for physician servic<br /><br /><a href="http://medicareupdate.typepad.com/medicare_update/2008/03/on-december-29.html">Go to article</a> New Poll Shows Public Worried About Medicare Cuts Impact On ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-23:/commentary/18431342008-03-23T20:00:00ZMedical,Health News and Articles
The Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785), which would replace 18 months of cuts that begin in July with payment increases that better reflect medical practice costs, was recently introduced in the US Senate. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://03530.com/2008/03/25/new-poll-shows-public-worried-about-medicare-cuts-impact-on-seniors-boomers-wants-congress-to-act.html">Go to article</a> Open Question: Credit Question: I have over 22 bad medical bills ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-20:/commentary/18260532008-03-20T20:00:00Zmedical
Open Question: does this bill affect your parents or grandparents and friends? S 2785: can this bill stop the impact on your family and friends. S.2785 Stop the 1 July 10% cuts to Physician Reimbursements. This is not a partisan issue. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://medical-solutions-services.blogspot.com/2008/03/open-question-credit-question-i-have.html">Go to article</a> Poll shows concern of Medicaretag:opencongress.org,2008-03-20:/commentary/17934482008-03-20T20:00:00ZSystem Health
The Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785), which would replace 18 months of cuts that begin in July with payment increases that better reflect medical practice costs, was recently introduced in the US Senate.â€*Congress has only a short ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.systemhealth.us/man-health/poll-shows-concern-of-medicare.html">Go to article</a> Open Question: what do you think about abortion?tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-20:/commentary/17934472008-03-20T20:00:00Zmedical
Open Question: does this bill affect your parents or grandparents and friends? S 2785: can this bill stop the impact on your family and friends. S.2785 Stop the 1 July 10% cuts to Physician Reimbursements. This is not a partisan issue. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://medical-solutions-services.blogspot.com/2008/03/open-question-what-do-you-think-about.html">Go to article</a> Open Question: S 2785: can this bill stop the impact on your ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-20:/commentary/17934462008-03-20T20:00:00Zblacktech Blog
S.2785 Stop the 1 July 10% cuts to Physician Reimbursements This is not a partisan issue. Please, champion everyone you know to contact their Congress person to Cosponsor S.2785 today. This is a problem for patients, military retirees, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://1001read.info/content/open-question-s-2785-can-this-bill-stop-the-impact-on-your-family-and-friends/">Go to article</a> AASM - Save Medicare Act of 2008 Introduced in Senatetag:opencongress.org,2008-03-19:/commentary/35840292008-03-19T20:00:00ZAASM Articles
on March 13, 2008, introduced the Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S.2785). The legislation would replace proposed Medicare cuts, which total more than 15 percent, with positive updates to physician payments from July 1, 2008, though December ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aasmnet.org/Articles.aspx?id=790">Go to article</a> AMA eVoice March 20, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-19:/commentary/19368432008-03-19T20:00:00ZDadny crocodile =)
The Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785), introduced last week by US Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., would prevent a 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments planned for July 1, retain current levels for the remainder of 2008 and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://natur-facts.blogspot.com/2008/03/ama-evoice-march-20-2008.html">Go to article</a> Open Question: S.2785, this bill can stop the impact on your ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-19:/commentary/17771862008-03-19T20:00:00Zblacktech Blog
S.2785 Stop the 1 July 10% cuts to Physician Reimbursements This is not a partisan issue. Please, champion everyone you know to contact their Congress person to Cosponsor S.2785 today. This is a problem for patients, military retirees, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://1001read.info/content/open-question-s2785-this-bill-can-stop-the-impact-on-your-family-and-friends/">Go to article</a> AMA applauds new Senate bill to stop Medicare physician cutstag:opencongress.org,2008-03-17:/commentary/19368442008-03-17T20:00:00ZNA Health
The 18-month timeframe in the Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785) will inject some stability into the system for seniors as well as physicians forced to make difficult practice decisions because of planned payment cuts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nahealth.blogspot.com/2008/03/ama-applauds-new-senate-bill-to-stop.html">Go to article</a> AMA eVoice March 14, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-13:/commentary/17324902008-03-13T20:00:00ZDadny crocodile =)
The 18-month timeframe in the Save Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 2785) will inject some stability into the system for seniors as well as physicians forced to make difficult practice decisions because of planned payment cuts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://natur-facts.blogspot.com/2008/03/ama-evoice-march-14-2008.html">Go to article</a> Bill Introduced: S.2785 Save Medicare Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-11:/commentary/24914732008-03-11T20:00:00ZOpen Congress : Major Bill Actions in Medicare
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under the Medicare program.<br /><br /><a href="http://news.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2785/show">Go to article</a> Introduced Bill: S.2785tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-11:/commentary/20796372008-03-11T20:00:00ZOpen Congress : Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI]
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under the Medicare program.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2785/show">Go to article</a>