When CMS decided to cut reimbursements to doctors for the most expensive tests, you can bet doctors will be ordering less of those tests. The Wall Street Journal reported today that many cardiologists will leave the profession because of these cuts.

The administration wants to reign in spending on Medicare beneficiaries and it is going to get ugly. When we have a program that is running in the red, is it really time to expand national health care?

Agents should be telling their client who to call. I have the local phone number for Senator Evan Bayh on my desk to give to every client. “If you like your Medicare Advantage plans, call and tell your senator now!”