Congress did the right thing last week by overriding a presidential veto of some modest Medicare reforms. But as welcome as it was, the quick and decisive response highlights a long-standing inequity in federal spending.

The measure will prevent a 10 percent cut in fees for doctors who treat elderly and disabled Medicare patients. It also slightly reduces overpayments averaging 13 percent to private insurance companies that sell what are called Medicare Advantage plans.

Both Rep ...

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