Editorial: Parkinsons unlikely bid shapes Kansas agenda
The piece argues Governor Parkinson’s decision not to run preserves his focus on state issues. It notes early moves on a coal plant, higher education, and a smoking ban, but flags money and political will as limits. It praises a nonpolitical approach yet warns finances could temper a dynamic 2010 session.
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Reform health system not insurance lesson from Cleveland Clinic
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius argues Obama should adopt Cleveland Clinic style reform over expanding insurance. Key ideas include salaried doctors, bundled payments, hospital consolidation, electronic records, price and outcome transparency, and wellness incentives to curb costs. Public system incentives urged across Medicare Medicaid veterans and military care.
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Going off the grid in a connected age
Leonard Pitts Jr. laments the loss of anonymity in a society where GPS, cards, and online traces track nearly every move. He cites Evan Ratliff’s Wired stunt to disappear for 30 days, discusses the pull of connectivity, and warns that true disconnection feels nearly impossible in 2009.
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Public forum letter urges Medicare reform now
Senior citizen argues health care reform will strengthen Medicare by emphasizing wellness and prevention. She says benefits won t be cut, the doughnut hole will close, and co pays for preventive care will end. Warns costs rise if no reform and notes uninsured or denied coverage for pre existing conditions. Myrliss Hershey, Lawrence.
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