• 1 PART D: Plan Formularies Fail To Provide Dual Eligibles With Access To Critical Meds

• 2 NURSING HOMES: Nursing Homes Receive Poor Marks For Quality And Safety

• 3 REIMBURSEMENT: Medicare Expands Coverage For NPP Visits

• 4 HOSPITALS: Specialty Hospitals Move In On Community Hospitals' Ability To Prosper, Study Says

• 5 SPECIAL REPORT: President Bush Backs Controversial Health Care Initiatives For 2006

• 6 PHYSICIANS: New Lens Technology Means A $50 Payment Increase For The Next 5 Years