Unnecessary surgeries and costs spark House probe
UPI reports about 2.38 million needless operations in 1974 causing 11,900 deaths and nearly $4 billion in healthcare waste. The House subcommittee urges second opinions for elective surgery and tighter HEW oversight to curb waste and protect Medicare and Medicaid patients.
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American Hospital Association
Crocker introduces Multi-posit Passbook in new savings plan
Crocker Bank promotes a Start Up Account with $500 or $1,000 targets and equal monthly deposits over ten months to earn high rates up to 7.14 percent. The bank offers daily-compounded CDs and free checking with $2,000 in savings, plus a note on early withdrawal penalties and regulatory rate reductions.
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Rocker
Plight of patients widens as doctors join strike
In Santa Monica and surrounding counties a doctors strike slows care for emphysema and other conditions. Patients report delays and longer ER visits as family practitioners refuse new patients and refer to hospitals.
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Los Angeles
Richard Smith
Smith
Ple
Culver City
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