Medicaid rule shift could cut states' federal aid
The draft plan would alter the Medicaid nursing home funding formula, potentially reducing federal matching payments. Wisconsin estimates losses up to 104 million dollars, risking service cuts or halted new admissions. Officials say some states use accounting tactics to boost federal funds without real Medicaid expansion. Federal HCFA investigates such practices as inflation of costs.
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Moon burial service offered by Celestis for cremated remains
Celestis Inc plans moon burial flights for about 200 people using lipstick size capsules. A 240000 mile round trip to the lunar surface costs 12500 per person, with liftoff from Vandenberg or Cape Canaveral and Orbital Sciences providing the rocket. Lunar geologist Mareta West has the first confirmed reservation for late next year or early 2002.
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Houston
Mareta West
Sea of Tranquility
Chafer
Orbital Sciences Corp
NASA
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Shoemaker-Levy
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House vote frees up breast cancer funds
Judy Lewis a Lake Ronkonkoma New York resident who faced $22000 in medical bills after three operations when cancer was found describes being left on her own after 1990 screening aid ended. The bill advances Medicaid options for low income women diagnosed through CDCs early detection program. One opposed vote came from Rep Mark Sanford. Other lawmakers urge coverage to prevent choosing between chemotherapy and shelter.
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Judy Lewis
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Mark Sanford
R-S.c
Rick Lazio
R-N.y
Sue Myrick
R-N.c
Tests urged on HIV strain
An advisory panel urges routine testing for drug resistant HIV strains in most infected patients to tailor treatment and reduce AIDS risk. Virus mutation and combination therapies mean physicians should consider testing, though costs range from 400 to 1000 dollars per test.
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Journal of the American Medical Assn
International Aids Society-Usa
Snake venom treats stroke shows potential recovery gains
Cuicaco a blood thinning drug from Malayan pit viper venom reverses stroke symptoms in a study of 500 patients, with 42 percent treated within three hours regaining significant function versus 34 percent on placebo. Timely administration matters as some studies warn of risk if given too late.
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