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Physicians are among those lining up for vaccinations. But some health care professionals say they won't get the vaccine, despite urging from federal health officials.

But the committee declined to tackle directly the tax exclusion for employer-sponsored health insurance.

Physicians stress the need to address overcrowding and boarding in hospital emergency departments.

Concerns persist about the lack of a permanent pay solution and the addition of provisions that could reduce Medicare pay for physicians after 2010.

Individual BlueCross BlueShield plans are still notifying physicians who may be at risk after a laptop computer containing their identifying information was stolen.