Malpractice costs rise in Ohio health care debate
State officials discuss spiraling malpractice costs and the push for a state commission to regulate premiums. The report cites white papers, defensive medicine, and insurer withdrawals affecting 18 to 20 hospitals. It calls for 90 day policy notices and a possible claims agency to curb lawsuits. Kenneth DeShetler’s proposals followed Gov. Gilligan’s administration.
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Dems Push Tariff Talk Amid Oil Debate and Nixon Era Aides
In a broad interview the Democratic stance stresses public reassurance against oil shortages while Kissinger pursues Middle East talks. Ford weighs inflation, unemployment, and election odds, spars with questions on Watergate books, CIA disclosures, energy policy, and possible rationing. A separate note highlights Marietta College junior Roger Dixon joining Pi Epsilon Tau.
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Ohio Law Makers Propose Broad Bill Package
House members introduced new measures including safety device rules for high rise buildings, waiving unemployment waiting period, a mental health bill of rights, tougher drug laws, temporary sales tax suspension on car purchases, ending credit discrimination, reduced utility rates for residents 62 and older, and reform of adoption laws. Senators Dennis and Celebrezze proposed local contracts with fiscal experts and licensing standards for speech audiologists.
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