var digesttext = "<!-- Header --><table width=\"728\" border=\"2\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"center\" bordercolor=\"#000000\" bgcolor=\"#8EABBD\"><tr><td bgcolor=\"#FFFFF0\"><p  align=\"center\"><font style=\"font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:medium; font-weight:bold;\">Medicaid and Medicare Benefits</font><br><hr color=\"#8EC298\" size=\"1\"></p><!-- Items --><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/medicaid+medicare+benefit/SIG=11rfve5s8/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20100310/pl_usnw/DC68060_1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Options to Integrate Health and Long-Term Care for Dual Eligibles (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 16:43 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\">A new policy options document examines four alternatives to integrate care for the nearly 9 million seniors and adults with disabilities whose Medicare and Medicaid services cost $250 billion per year.</FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/medicaid+medicare+benefit/SIG=11rhstici/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20100310/pl_usnw/DC68231_1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">MARC Coalition Supports Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act (MSPEA)/H.R. 4796 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 15:25 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\">Proposed legislation streamlines process to expedite Medicare trust fund, beneficiary reimbursements</FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/medicaid+medicare+benefit/SIG=134f93eoq/*http%3A//www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-senate-jobs-bill-mar10,0,31324.storylink?track=rss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Senate expected to pass jobs bill today (Chicago Tribune)</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 14:12 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\">Assoicated Press | Legislation blending help for the jobless with popular tax breaks for businesses and individuals is slated to pass the Senate Wednesday over protests from conservatives who say it adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt.</FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ama-assn.org%2Famednews%2F2010%2F03%2F08%2Fbisd0310.htm&usg=AFQjCNEXDFNKRgg0gwixP-K-_BOkhNIZLw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Mass layoffs at hospitals increased in January - American Medical News</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 13:26 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\"> Mass layoffs at hospitals increased in January American Medical News Those advocating for the industry say strapped state budgets and reductions in Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements may mean more layoffs in the coming ... and more&nbsp;&raquo; </FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/medicaid+medicare+benefit/SIG=12bh7gtdd/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100310/ap_on_bi_ge/us_jobless_aid_taxes_13\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Senate to pass jobless aid, business tax breaks (AP via Yahoo! News)</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 12:30 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\">Legislation blending help for the jobless with popular tax breaks for businesses and individuals is slated to pass the Senate Wednesday over protests from conservatives who say it adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt.</FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/medicaid+medicare+benefit/SIG=11vj8b79o/*http%3A//biz.yahoo.com/nytimes/100310/1247467309472.html?.v=1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Health Care’s Obstacle: No Will to Cut (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 12:20 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\">President Obama’s health reform plan is a mixed bag for those who care about keeping down medical costs.</FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspectator.org%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F10%2Fbending-the-cost-curve-with-a&usg=AFQjCNHKqbgKPhnV17A2k554XP1epRTRjQ\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Bending the Cost Curve -- With a Crowbar - American Spectator</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 11:21 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\"> Washington Post Bending the Cost Curve -- With a Crowbar American Spectator Particularly with Medicaid and Medicare , they routinely pad bills with all kinds of unnecessary provisions. An elderly relative of mine recently looked at ... Ten Wrong Reasons to Oppose Health Reform Politics Daily (blog)..</FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fwp-dyn%2Fcontent%2Farticle%2F2010%2F03%2F09%2FAR2010030903863.html&usg=AFQjCNEYvBZyYHSih12XodRPEwvZfhyUEw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Senate jobs bill moves toward final vote - Washington Post</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 07:16 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\"> MiamiHerald.com Senate jobs bill moves toward final vote Washington Post The bill includes one-year extensions of unemployment insurance and COBRA health benefits , as well as money to help states pay for Medicaid and private ... Senate likely to pass extension of jobless benefits WKOW-TV.com Joble..</FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2Ftexas-governors-1.html&usg=AFQjCNGwEtvTTrUEzO_rfwJRQueND-xxxw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Texas governor\'s race: Here\'s one myth to avoid - Dallas Morning News (blog)</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 06:15 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\"> Houston Chronicle Texas governor&#39;s race: Here&#39;s one myth to avoid Dallas Morning News (blog) For example, we are pretty stingy in our state&#39;s share of Medicaid spending. As a result, we don&#39;t get much back from Washington. ... Dem White slams Texas Gov. Perry on budget cuts Business..</FONT><br /><br /><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt;\"><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fwp-dyn%2Fcontent%2Farticle%2F2010%2F03%2F09%2FAR2010030903068.html&usg=AFQjCNHr11o6n5H6_dj2gADblU64ha6HRQ\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Open this story in new window\">Health-care reform\'s sickeningly sweet deals - Washington Post</a></b></FONT><br /><FONT  color=\"#008000\" style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:8pt;\"><b><em> Mar 10, 2010 04:40 GMT </b></em></FONT><br/><FONT style=\"font-family:verdana, arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt;\"> Health-care reform&#39;s sickeningly sweet deals Washington Post His own proposal does not include the Medicare Advantage provision mentioned by McCain that allowed extra benefits for Florida, as well as other states. ... and more&nbsp;&raquo; </FONT><br /><br /><!-- Footer --><hr color=\"#8EC298\" size=\"1\"><table width=\"100%\"><tr valign=\"middle\"><td width=\"25%\" height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><a href=\"http://app.feeddigest.com/digest3/5HF272NELO.rss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RSS feed for this news category\"><img src=\"http://www.workworld.org/images/feed-icon-32x32.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\" alt=\"Feed Button and RSS feed for this news category\"></a></td><td width=\"50%\" height=\"32\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a href=\"http://www.workworld.org/\" title=\"Jump to WorkWORLD website\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://www.workworld.org/images/WWLogoSlogan-217x32.gif\" width=\"217\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\" alt=\"WorkWORLD logo and link to WorkWORLD website\"></a></td><td width=\"25%\" height=\"32\" align=\"right\" valign=\"middle\"><a href=\"http://www.feeddigest.com/\" title=\"Jump to Feed Digest website\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://www.workworld.org/images/feed-digest-102x32.gif\" width=\"102\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Feed Digest Button and link to Feed Digest website\"></a></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><div class=\"fdpoweredby\" style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px; font-family: sans-serif\"><a style=\"color: #888\" href=\"http://feed.informer.com\">Powered by Feed Informer</a></div><script type=\"text/javascript\">/* <![CDATA[ */document.write(\"<img src=\'http://hits.informer.com/log.php?id=44&amp;r=\"+ Math.round(100000 * Math.random()) + \"\' />\");/* ]]> */</script><script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"http://208.88.226.83/log_e.php?id=5HF272NELO&amp;r=0.107842351843114\"></script>";
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