Administration OKs cost controls in health plans
The Obama administration allows reference pricing to cap what plans pay for costly procedures like knee and hip replacements. Critics warn patients choosing pricier hospitals may face large out of pocket bills, potentially undermining protections under the health care law while regulators note it could curb costs and urge access to quality providers.
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Watchdog finds no proof delays caused patient deaths at VA
The VA watchdog said long wait lists and faked appointment reports surfaced nationwide but no evidence yet ties delays to deaths. Acting inspector general Griffin noted 17 Phoenix deaths examined did not show delays as the cause, with 185 staff on the Phoenix probe and a report due in August.
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Water bill compromise funds major U S water projects
Congress and Senate negotiators unveiled a compromise Water Resources Reform and Development Act authorizing several billion dollars for flood protection and navigation projects nationwide. The package includes dredging on the Sabine Neches Waterway, Red River Valley flood diversion, Savannah port expansion, Boston Harbor navigation, Cedar Rapids flood protections, and Willamette River flood plain restoration.
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GOP chairman revives Benghazi subpoena
Rep. Darrell Issa issued a new subpoena for Secretary of State John Kerry to testify about the 2012 Benghazi attack. The move follows ongoing friction over access to emails and documents, with Kerry slated for May 29 amid department claims of no date set and alternative witnesses discussed.
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