Inadequate Medicare payments hurting Iowa heard by panel
Steve Goesner of Myrtle Memorial Hospital in Harlan told Senate Aging that rural Iowa hospitals rely on Medicare for most patient days. He cited Iowa’s aging population, hospital dependence on Medicare, and inequities in geographic access while urging fair reform for providers and beneficiaries.
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Clinton targets genetic bias in hiring and insurance
President Clinton urged federal action after cases like Chris DeMark who learned she carries a Huntington’s disease gene. He barred federal agencies from genetic discrimination and pressed Congress to bar private employers and insurers from denying opportunities or coverage based on genetic tests.
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