05/04/2011
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"The most recent 1-year extension override comes at a price of $25.2 billion."
"However, within a short time, it became apparent that this policy was flawed."
"The Sustainable Growth Rate, or SGR payment system, originated with the Balanced Budget Act of 1997."
"I very strongly believe that physicians deserve to be fairly and appropriately compensated for the important work they do."