Tricare mental health care faces access and payment hurdles
A military family story highlights difficulty finding therapists who take Tricare while a Defense Department task force criticizes fragmented rules and inadequate reimbursement. Analysts note lower rates and regional provider shortages affect active duty and veterans.
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Afghanistan
Tricare
Lindsey
Defense Department
Fort Campbell
Fort Bragg
N.C
Task Force
Lois Krysa
Medicare
Austin Camacho
Idaho
Alaska
Camacho
Jack Wagoner
Defense Mental Health Board
Senate Democrats push no confidence vote on Gonzales
Senate Democrats force a record vote on whether Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should remain in office. Acknowledged as symbolic, the resolution seeks to expose loyalties as Republicans push back and the White House defends Gonzales amid controversy over firings and surveillance.
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Washington
Alberto Gonzales
Gonzales
Bush
Sofia
Bulgaria
Europe
Sall
Jon Kyl
Rariz
CNN
White House
Tony Snow
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Diane Feinstein
D-Calif
USA Patriot Act
Justice Department
GOP
Schumer
Judge finds hospital retaliation during treatment dispute
State Judge ruled the hospital retaliated against two patients for exercising access to the courts and not cooperating with treatment. He dismissed that stance and ordered scrutiny of new security ratings that restricted privileges. A hearing will determine if Larned officials are in contempt for not following the order amid ongoing inspections revealing violations in care and supervision.
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Yeoman
Lanned
Larned
Abbie Hodgson
Kip Elliot
Mark Brull
Elliot
Greensburg faces mental strain as storm aftermath unfolds
Kiowa County residents cope after the tornado that destroyed Greensburg Hospital. Six year old Bailey Burns clings to two donated toys, Deputy Odle recalls shattered memory and anxiety, Alicia Daniels reports three anxiety attacks. At a tent hospital signs of stress rise as Eisner warns of sleep loss and potential substance use. Counselors see first-time clients as the community rebuilds.
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Bailey Burns
Kiowa County
Tom Burns
Bill Odle
Alicia Daniels
Mullinville
Daniels
Greensburg
Nancy Eisner
Kisner
McBride Finds New Start as Santa Fe Trail Coordinator
McBride, a longtime planner who raised three children across multiple states, settles in Lakin Kansas as coordinator for the Santa Fe Trail Development Office serving ten counties. She leads bike recycling efforts sending refurbished bicycles to needy kids through Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Community leaders praise her hard work and can-do spirit.
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Gary
McBride
Louisiana
Wyoming
Utah
Texas
Lake Charles
Oberlin
Lakin
Kansas
Ellsworth Correctional Facility
Tammy Davis
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Finney County
Christy Hopkins
Santa Fe Trail
Council
Hopkins
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