The New York Times editorial board gave the newly unveiled U.S. House health care bill a glowing review today, calling it legislation "worth fighting for.'' The reaction in Minnesota was more subdued. We asked several Minnesota health care organizations for their quick-take on this bill. Here's their response:

HealthPartners

"It looks like the House is targeting Medicare Advantage (in part) for cuts. It is not payment reform, will not reduce the inequities in payment rates to states like Minnesota and is essentially across the board cuts in reimbursement. We do not think this addresses the main problem with Medicare, which is that it is fee-for-service and does not reward high quality care in states including Minnesota."

Mayo Clinic

"Although there are some positive provisions in the current House Tri-Committee bill – including insurance for all and payment reform demonstration projects – the proposed legislation misses the opportunity to help create higher-quality, more affordable health care for patients. In fact, it will do the opposite. In general, the proposals under discussion are not patient- focused or results-oriented. Lawmakers have failed to use a fundamental lever – a change in Medicare payment policy – to help drive necessary improvements in American health care. Unless legislators create payment systems that pay for good patient results at reasonable costs, the promise of transformation in American health care will wither. The real losers will be the citizens of the United States."