National Health Insurance: Hearings Before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, Ninety-third Congress, Second Session ... May 21, 22, and 23, 1974U.S. Government Printing Office, 1974 - 740 pages |
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... concerned about the Federal Government's ability to effectively implement large social programs . The implementation of the Medicare program was a monument to what dedicated civil servants can do . However , implementation of that ...
... concerned about the Federal Government's ability to effectively implement large social programs . The implementation of the Medicare program was a monument to what dedicated civil servants can do . However , implementation of that ...
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... concern over skyrocketing health costs , Sec- retary Weinberger of the Department of Health , Education and Welfare met with representatives of twenty of the Nation's major health provider groups on May 3rd . He urged them to take every ...
... concern over skyrocketing health costs , Sec- retary Weinberger of the Department of Health , Education and Welfare met with representatives of twenty of the Nation's major health provider groups on May 3rd . He urged them to take every ...
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... concern of the individuals who provide that care . Unfortunately , it is also true that there are problems which ... concerned about health problems in our country . And this rising awareness has led to broad efforts by many individuals ...
... concern of the individuals who provide that care . Unfortunately , it is also true that there are problems which ... concerned about health problems in our country . And this rising awareness has led to broad efforts by many individuals ...
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... concern to the American people . The CHAIRMAN . Now , while it is obvious that at the outset some of us support one proposal or another , all of us should gain from these hearings information providing the basis for constructive changes ...
... concern to the American people . The CHAIRMAN . Now , while it is obvious that at the outset some of us support one proposal or another , all of us should gain from these hearings information providing the basis for constructive changes ...
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... concern is that portion of the population who do not have coverage for outpatient services or prescription drugs . Even greater numbers lack adequate coverage of mental health services or home health services or preventive care . Yet ...
... concern is that portion of the population who do not have coverage for outpatient services or prescription drugs . Even greater numbers lack adequate coverage of mental health services or home health services or preventive care . Yet ...
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Page 7 - Mr. Chairman and members of the Ways and Means Committee, I am a manufacturer from Missouri and Louisiana.
Page 620 - Such special obligations shall bear interest at a rate equal to the average rate of interest, computed as to the end of the calendar month next preceding the date of such issue, borne by all marketable interestbearing obligations of the United States then forming a part of the public debt...
Page 369 - Payment under this title may not be made with respect to any item or service to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made (as determined in accordance with regulations), with respect to such item or service, under a workmen's compensation law or plan of the United States or a State.
Page 423 - It is hereby declared to be the national transportation policy of the Congress to provide for fair and impartial regulation of all modes of transportation subject to the provisions of this act, so administered as to recognize and preserve the inherent advantages of each...
Page 442 - As used in this section — (1) the term "laboratory" or "clinical laboratory" means a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immuno-hematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body, for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of, man; (2) the term "interstate commerce...
Page 309 - ... is approved, by the agency of such State or locality responsible for licensing institutions of this nature, as meeting the standards established for such licensing; and...
Page 614 - Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund...
Page 423 - ... the inherent advantages of each; to promote safe, adequate, economical, and efficient service and foster sound economic conditions in transportation and among the several carriers; to encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable charges for transportation services, without unjust discrimination, undue preferences or advantages, or unfair or destructive competitive practices; to cooperate with the several States and the duly authorized officials thereof...
Page 309 - ... (A) if furnished by a clinic or rehabilitation agency, or by others under arrangements with such clinic or agency, unless such clinic or rehabilitation agency — (i) provides an adequate program of physical therapy services for outpatients and has the facilities and personnel required for such program or required for the supervision of such...
Page 3 - Each such standing committee shall, so far as practicable, require all witnesses appearing before it to file in advance written statements of their proposed testimony, and to limit their oral presentations to brief summaries of their argument.