Medicare changes directly affect patients (YourWestValley.com)
The major goal of the new Medicare law passed last week was to block a scheduled cut in fees paid to doctors.

US House Votes To Delay Debate On Medicare Funding (Nasdaq)
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. House voted Thursday to delay debate on proposed cuts to Medicare funding, kicking the politically fraught issue to the next Congress.

AARP New Jersey Celebrates Medicare Bill's Passage (WBGO-FM Newark)
(WBGO News, 7/18/2008) Members of AARP New Jersey are heralding Congress' recent passage of a bill that will protect doctors who provide care through the government's Medicare program from a ten percent pay cut.

Hospital's Web site can provide answers to health questions (The Payson Roundup)
Rim Country residents with health questions and concerns can save some time and gas with a quick trip into cyberspace. The Payson Regional Medical Center's new Web site has a wealth of health information, plus an expanded menu on a variety of other topics.