Health care providers fear treating Medicare patients amid crackdown
A reader from Iowa City warns that Medicare fraud investigations warn doctors away from treating Medicare patients. He cites a Los Angeles Times piece about a physician pressed to refund $34.87 for an unnecessary EKG and civil penalties up to $2000. The letter urges contacting representatives to protect patient care.
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Iowa City
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Mallard satire call to restore Gazette comic strip
Letters from Cedar Rapids lament the removal of Mallard from The Gazette reflecting concerns about anti Clinton bias. Readers urge return of the political satire in the style of Royko Kaul and Russell to keep politicians from taking themselves too seriously.
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James Vacherson
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Wicca Signage Sparks Front Page Debate at Washington High
Dennis Ludwig of Mount Vernon argues the front-page piece equating Wicca with clubs at Washington High misframes it as a religion. He questions Bible study sponsorships and administrator approval, urging broader coverage of religious studies in Cedar Rapids and surrounding districts.
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Mount Vernon
Reader asks what suggestively sell means in fast food
A reader questions the meaning of suggestive selling in restaurants. The author cites examples from McDonald’s style prompts and jokes about expectations while including a plug for a writing booklet and a mail order offer.
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Marengo
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