Moran Sees Health Care Top Kansas Reform Issue
Kansas lawmakers Rep. Jerry Moran and Sen. Pat Roberts push health care reform as a rural priority. They urge better access via Critical Access Hospitals, further Medicare relief, and expanded nursing programs while debating prescription drug policies, costs, and preventive care benefits. Roberts highlights high risk pools and bipartisan fixes to widen insurance access.
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Kansas lawmakers press Medicaid costs and DCHs role
Kansas lawmakers pursue prevention through local health departments for residents with chronic disease and aim to boost their role in early intervention. They study Medicaid cost drivers, consider higher co payments and private accounts, and seek systemic changes to curb rising state and federal healthcare costs.
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U S Beef Exports to Japan Back On Track for Young Cattle
Japan has tested every domestic cow since mad cow fears began in 2002 and found 20 cases. After lengthy talks the U S and Japan agreed to resume beef from cows under 30 months. Kansas leaders praise the move as vital for local cattlemen with potential economic impact in the state.
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