Promise of hospital price cut stalls under limbo
The Affordable Care Act aims to cap charges for uninsured patients at insured rates, but enforcement is weak and many hospitals remain unconstrained. IRS rules are pending, and Colorado has a stricter state standard. Affected patients report ongoing debt and collection actions while hospitals vary in compliance.
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Justin Farman
Watertown
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Syracuse
Darryl Geddes
Neighbors: GC police officer and retired K-9 guard bond
GC police officer and his dual purpose K-9 Arco served in narcotics detection and patrol. Arco was trained in cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana and helped seize about 20,000 dollars in narcotics and 4,600 dollars in drug money during searches. Arco aided traffic stops, building clears, and suspect tracking, illustrating dogs as a safety aid rather than deadly force. Budget constraints keep Arco from replacement until 2014, with handler Smith eager to continue.
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Rural Kansas physicians shortage spurs tax changes and debates
Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer a plastic surgeon notes tax reforms aim to lure doctors to rural Kansas but could be short term. Critics warn subsidies won t sustain staffing as Pratt hospital pledges a 31 million expansion and patient access may rely on mid level providers. Health officials emphasize population health over hospital care amid ongoing dynamic policy shifts.
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Shannon Cotsoradis
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Western Kansas MSW program expands social work reach
Ed Scanlon notes eastern Kansas has 3871 licensed master level and 187 licensed specialist clinical social workers in western Kansas. The Western Kansas MSW Program begins with 20 students, offering advanced standing to finish in one year. Classes meet on Saturdays in Hays and Garden City with online instruction, serving Finney to Ellis counties and enabling degrees from GCCC FHSU KU without leaving southwest Kansas.
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Osborne
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Hays
Garden City
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