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20 Nov 2009

Medical Supplier: Paperwork Undermines Quality Of Care

"… it's all about protecting the patient's privacy according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS also -- a new accreditation program it says is aimed at preventing and eliminating fraud and abuse which cost the Medicare program billions of dollars each and every year I don't wanna stop doing it because the paperwork has buried us. But rose …" at 1:37

"… think very skewed from -- I would like to be. The problem. Medicare take this cane each time she sells one that takes almost eleven pieces of paper to process that and then it needs …" at 0:53

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2:10

19 Nov 2009

On The Record: Jack Robinson Segment 1

View segments from the Nov. 19, 2009, show featuring Senate candidates Democrat Michael Capuano and Republican Jack Robinson.

"… in the marketplace doesn't spend a trillion dollars and it doesn't cut Medicare which I think could be a deserves. …" at 4:08

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5:37

19 Nov 2009

Feds Backpeddle After Mammogram Uproar

Federal health officials try to quell uproar over mammogram report.

"… the Obama administration is making two things clear. Government insurance programs like Medicare we'll continue to cover mammograms for women in their forties. And the recommendations from this federally appointed task force are not binding …" at 0:26

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1:02

19 Nov 2009

Travelers Urged To Protect Against H1N1

The government offered advice Thursday about the H1N1 flu and what steps travelers can take so their holidays are not ruined.

"… in your vacation spot is -- hospital nearby check out what your health insurance will cover. The CDC is also recommending you buy additional trip insurance with medical coverage and not travel -- you're sick and …" at 1:39

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2:10

16 Nov 2009

Dr. Tim Explains New Mammogram Suggestions

Most women don't need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said Monday. It's a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society's long-standing position.

"… As a private group these recommendations are often put into effect. By Medicare Medicaid and private insurance company so they do have some moral force behind them but they're gonna get in trouble -- this one. …" at 0:17

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2:07

12 Nov 2009

Census Questions Spark Concerns

"… living veterans benefit to in the current debate. How many people have health insurance. In Needham partaking in -- live we're. …" at 1:35

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1:43

12 Nov 2009

On The Record: Scott Brown Segment 1

View segments from the Nov. 12, 2009, show featuring Senate candidate Scott Brown and hear commentary from Democratic and Republican analysts on the latest topics.

"… and the bill as it's constituted right now when you're gonna cut Medicare. And you gonna have did that increase nationally I would not have the support of the entire bill. …" at 2:56

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6:05

11 Nov 2009

In Own Words: Jack Robinson

Republican Senate candidate Jack Robinson talks about health care, jobs and Afghanistan.

"… the most important which is. Creating competition that people allowed to buy health insurance across dateline that will -- group will result. And higher. Coverage lower premiums we won't need a public option which isn't a …" at 0:28

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1:21

9 Nov 2009