Kansas health care in focus across state newspapers
Harris News Service and Kansas papers including The Telegram launch a series from today through Dec 10 on health care in Kansas. Topics cover costs and insurance, rural access, hospital expansions, technology, costs driven by defensive medicine, universal coverage prospects, Salina clinic for uninsured, prenatal care, employer health programs, drug reps, new procedures, cancer and heart disease solutions, and state agency cost controls with lawmakers urging change to avoid a perfect storm. Sebelius seeks coverage for the uninsured and models for success exist with client tele care emphasized.
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the Telegram
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Advancements drive up costs of health care
Hospitals chase the latest medical technology to attract patients, but the push for high priced equipment raises overall care costs. Dr John Jeter of Hays Medical Center and cardiologist Dr Jeffrey Curtis discuss patient demand, costs, and possible changes in financial responsibility influencing treatment choices.
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John Jeter
Presi
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Small towns expand services to compete with metro areas
Pat Mourning, 57, of Ottawa, benefits from expanded local services reducing long trips to Kansas City for physical therapy after knee replacement. The feature highlights how small towns add amenities to improve daily life and attract residents.
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Ottawa
Kansas City
Pat
Jeff
Main Street
Marais Des Cygnes
Ransom Memorial Hospital Gollier Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
States pursue universal health coverage as uninsured rise
Several states weigh universal health insurance amid rising uninsured rates. Hawaii is closest, requiring most employers to offer low cost coverage, while others have tried but not achieved broad programs. Congress remains inactive on the issue.
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Aloha
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Sheehy Discovers Gift Of Art After Life Changing Moment
A 90-year-old woman, Methvyn Sheehy, discovers painting late in life after a friend handed her a palette. Sheehy, who prayed for the talent, now signs works with a white dove and has a painting displayed at St. Mary Catholic Church.
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Methvyn Sheehy
Sheehy
Jim Baker
St. Mary Catholic Church
Neighbors center cross features white robe in painting Light of Christ
Neighbors and the center cross display a painting titled Light of Christ. Sheehy, recovering from hip surgery, hopes to paint again soon after decorating two walls of her Terrace Garden Care Center room with her art.
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Methvyn
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