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Some physician advocates hope the large cost of another one-year change will spur lawmakers to pursue a longer-term solution to the reimbursement problem.

They join a majority of states requiring insurers to provide mental health benefits that are more on par with coverage for physical illnesses.

The case highlights the growing conflict between physician-owned specialty hospitals and their larger competitors.

More than a quarter million Medicare beneficiaries will have extra time to change drug plans due to insurer errors.

If lawmakers don't act quickly, young patients could face access problems and physician reimbursement could slip.