Doctors denounce KUMC St Luke's affiliation plans
Kansas lawmakers heard opposing views on a proposed alliance between KU Medical Center and St Luke's Hospital. KU Hospital doctors warned the plan could harm medical quality, while backers argued it would attract private research funds and aid national cancer center status. The dispute overlaps with a budget move to strip funding if an unfavorable agreement is signed.
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Neufelds letter urges KU medical system safeguards in talks
Neufeld writes to the Kansas Board of Regents amid KUMC St Luke’s affiliation talks. He stresses nonrestrictive partnerships, expansion of teaching and residency programs, and KU Hospital Authority lead for National Cancer Institute. He seeks arbitration by March 31 2007 and asks for exit clauses and charity care provisions.
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KU School of Medicine
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Kansas eyes new tolls as funding options explored
Kansas officials outline a path beyond the 2008 expiration of the current transportation plan. Deb Miller of KDOT discusses seeking innovative funding sources, including tolls on additional roads beyond the turnpike, with legislative consideration likely not before 2009.
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Deb Miller
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