House leaders are suggesting two sources of revenue to off-set declines as a result of an insurance parity bill (HR 1424). One would come from banning physicians from making referrals to specialty hospitals in which they have a financial interest. The second would require an increase in drug company discounts to state Medicaid programs. The Congressional Quarterly reported that Republicans were worried, saying the offsets could "cause conservative concern." The House measure, which has 273 co-sponsors, is expected to reach the floor this week.
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