Medicare overpays for common medical items in buying spree
A Newsday look at Medicare purchasing shows the program pays up to four times the lowest retail price for items like ashtrays and hammers. Officials note the fee schedule and 80 percent reimbursement drive high costs, with proposals to speed price changes and cut glucose monitor prices from 185.79 to 57.
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Aging drug abusers rely on emergency rooms for care
A federal report notes rising drug related ER visits with heroin up 31 percent and marijuana up 22 percent from 1992 to 1993. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration warns of a large group of aging habitual users increasingly dependent on hospital emergency services.
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American Eagle to Replace ATRs With SAAB 340s
American Eagle plans to replace its ATR aircraft with SAAB 340s as early as next week at Dubuque Municipal Airport. Northwest Airlines is handling most bookings for affected passengers and discussions with Northwest aim to substitute larger planes to avert holiday travel disruption. Travelers can call American Airlines 1-800-433-7300 or TWA 1-800-221-2000 for flight inquiries. Updates available via station lines 363-7000 or 337-7000, category 2551.
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Accommodating Ads and Holiday Notices In Town
A crowded city brief lists multiple ads and services from Universal Tours and Tama Casino to local restaurants and charity programs. It mentions bus shuttles, bingo events, Christmas trees for sale, health program help, and volunteer opportunities with St Luke's, plus holiday shopping prompts and a gift guide.
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