Readmission crackdown shows early signs of impact
Medicare penalties lift hospital outreach to cut preventable returns as officials report early improvement. Experts call readmissions a community effort and note patients face barriers like inhaler use and post discharge care.
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Associated Press
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Iowa House panel backs 369 tax credit from surplus
Iowa House Ways and Means subcommittee endorsed House File 1 by 3-2 to return up to 570 million of a 790 million surplus as a 369 dollar credit per filer and 738 dollars for couples. Critics urged reinvestment in services while supporters call it returning overpaid taxes to residents. The plan targets about 30 percent of the 2.1 million filers with a one time credit or refund.
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Lawmakers push for tighter oversight of drone program
Members from both parties urge more checks on Obama administration drone strikes against American al Qaida suspects. They call for access to legal analyses, a possible court review, and safeguards to ensure strikes align with U S values while Brennan confirmation widens debate.
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California
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