Senate bill advances on mental health drug controls in Kansas
Senate Bill 123 would repeal a 2002 ban and let Medicaid use preferred drug lists and prior authorization for anti psychotic medications. Proponents say it protects patients from over prescribing. opponents warn it could reduce access and raise hospitalizations. Critics argue the bill favors savings over safety while supporters cite a projected state savings of about 16 million annually.
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Laura Kelly
D-Topeka
Kelly
Sebelius
Kansas Health Policy Authority
Mary Pilcher- Cook
Public Health and Welfare Committee
Uncooperative witnesses delay hearing for Ortiz cases
Lawrence man Zachary James Ortiz, 24, facing aggravated assault of an officer, aggravated battery, DUI, eluding police, criminal threat and related charges, had preliminary hearings postponed after prosecutors failed to subpoena three witnesses. A March 14 date was set for the aggravated battery and aggravated assault of an officer matters, with Ortiz out on bond and wearing an alcohol-detection patch.
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Zachary James Ortiz
Ortiz
David Melton
Melton
Cooper Overstreet
Peggy Kittel
Kittel
Douglas County
Charity cycling ride for Health Care Access at Body Boutique
A co-ed 90 minute charity ride at 10 30 a m Saturday supports Health Care Access with proceeds benefiting uninsured and under insured Douglas County residents. Limited to 30 riders, $50 pledge, $10 deposit, post ride reception. Contact Body Boutique at 749 2424 to reserve.
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Free State Ride
Body Boutique
Douglas County
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