September 30, 2002 George Gunn op-ed says cliff will hit hard
Cuts to Medicare will hit nursing homes hard
Unless Congress acts, $1.4 billion in funding will be lost.
By George R. Gunn Jr.
Cuts to the Medicare program totaling more than $1.4 billion will automatically take effect tomorrow unless Congress takes action. These Medicare cuts, amounting to 10 percent, will have a direct impact on America's nursing homes, which care for our frailest elderly.