Medicaid drug list worries mental health advocates
Suzanne Vogel Scibilia of Beaver County Psychiatric Services warns that one size does not fit all in mental health treatment. NAMI West Virginia, an independent advocacy group, fears the upcoming Medicaid Preferred Drug List may limit medication choices for consumers and their families.
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National Alliance For the Mentally Ill
West Virginia
Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia
Beaver County Psychiatric Services
Beaver
National Alliance For the Mentally Ill of
Nami-Wv
NAMI WV urges support for Medicaid meds access in West Virginia
Guest columnist Randal Johnson of Princeton voices NAMI West Virginia concerns over Medicaid deficit projections and a $40 million loan to preserve the program. He warns against preferred drug lists that could limit access to atypical antipsychotics and stresses timely availability, consumer representation on the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee, and the need to protect recovery enhancing medications for those with severe mental illness.
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West Virginia
Nami-Wv
Gov. Wise
DHHR
Nusbaum
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee
Bureau of Medical Services of
Temple Words Cited In Bluefield Daily Telegraph
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph item quotes the phrase trust ye not in lying words from scripture, warning readers against religious rhetoric claiming sacred authority for deceptive actions. The piece reflects editorial caution about misuse of temple language in public discourse.
Painful possibilities voiced on WV government reform
Gov Wise warned West Virginia workers of declining revenues and rising costs. He urged streamlined government and warned that eliminating the budget shortfall is essential to avoid the painful possibility many fear. He urged collaboration to reduce payrolls, merge departments, and seek cost cuts.
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Bob Wise
West Virginia
Wise
Little Jimmie fund letter inspires $200 gift
A reader writes to Bluefield Daily Telegraph praising the Lil Jimmie Community Christmas Tree Fund and enclosing a $200 check. The letter recalls a Dec 1, 2002 Telegraph front page photo of two children, calls the fund worthy, and expresses hope it continues for decades.
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Lil Jimmie
c/o
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
the Telegraph
Lil’ Jimmie
The
Telegraph
Coleman case sparks doubt over Virginia's execution verdict
Cynthia Mills of Bluefield WV questions if Keith Coleman, executed in Virginia in 1992 for Wanda McCoy's rape and murder, may be innocent. She notes A&E's justice documentary and argues modern DNA testing on frozen evidence could prove or disprove guilt, asking why Virginia hasn't reopened the case.
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Keith Coleman
Grundy
Commonwealth of Virginia
Wanda McCoy
Bill Kurtis
A&e Channel
Commonwealth
Cynthia Mills Bluefield
W.va
States face worst budget crisis since WWII
Washington must share some blame as states brace for hard budget landings. Govs fear deficits exceeding 67 billion as California and Florida face multi billion shortfalls. Governors argue federal inaction on Medicaid costs and limited aid worsen the crisis, while taxes and spending pulls strain state services.
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National Conference of State Legislatures
California
Vermont
Florida
Jeb Bush
Tallahassee
Washington
Congress
Center On
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