Maryland to publish doctors fees guide for consumers this summer
Maryland will publish a state led guide listing doctors and office visit, test, and surgical fees based on 1983 Medicare data. The pamphlet, produced by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and Johns Hopkins, aims to help consumers compare costs and shop for care despite caveats on quality and data age.
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Maryland
Consumer Protection Division
State Attorney General's Office
Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health
Steven J. Cole
Belita H. Cowan
Attorney General’s Office
Attorney General's Office
Carroll County
Baltimore City
Naecca
Peter V
Berns
Attorney General
Cowan
Sidney M. Wolfe
Public Citizen Health Research Group
Washington, D.C
Prince George’s County
Elza
Davis
State Medical Society
Ross Rubin
American Medical Association
AMA
Test predicts women osteoporosis risk before menopause
Chicago scientists outline a test simulating menopause to gauge calcium loss and determine estrogen therapy needs. The approach, tested in monkeys and to begin human trials at the Jones Institute, aims to identify who requires treatment to prevent fractures and deterioration in bone health.
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Chicago
Gary Hodgen
Rafat Abbasi
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hodgen
Jones Institute For Reproductive Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk
Jones Institute
Montgomery conference on family violence planned
A joint conference on family violence will be held April 18 at the Rockville campus, sponsored by the Task Force on Spousal Abuse and Montgomery College. Dr. Ed H. Newberger will keynote, with workshops on elder, child, spouse abuse, teen violence, life after violence, and custody. Cost and lunch are listed. call for details.
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Ed H. Newberger
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Boston
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Expanded gas line boosts Fort Detrick readiness
Fort Detrick and Frederick Gas Company advance an expanded gas line to heat post buildings and control Frederick Cancer Research Facility labs. The 12,000 foot line from Opossumtown Pike to Rosemont Avenue will enable dual fuel use, reducing oil disruption and strengthening Army utilities operations at the Rosemont area site.
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Frederick Gas Company
Jack Mason
Rosemont
Opossumtown Pike
Rosemont Avenue
Frederick Cancer Research Facility
Army al Tavares
National Cancer Institute
Thoto
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Army Overpayments in Household Moves Reach 4.7 Million
An Army probe found nearly 4.7 million in overpayments for servicemen household moves with nine firms suspended from Pentagon work. Another 334 thousand in overpayments were tied to 121 more cases, as the Military Traffic Management Command notes the total will rise. Most shipments originated abroad, coordinated by freight forwarders, with clerks misapplying higher local rates. Federal auditors press for recovery, while firms challenge or appeal suspensions.
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Army
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George Kaine
Military Traffic Management Command
Kaine
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South Korea
Turkey
Puerto Rico
Japan
Belgium
United Kingdom
Spain
Panama
Netherlands
Guam
Italy
Okinawa
Philippines
U.S
Korea
Criminal Investigation Division
General Services Administration
GSA
Air Land Forwarders
Suddath Inc
Jacksonville
Fla
Sentry Household Shipping
Ranier Overseas Inc
Bellevue
Wash
Ranier
Sentry
Randy Groger
Air Land
Virginia
District of Columbia
Maryland
Mystery cash giver in Muskegon sparks donor or stunt debate
In Muskegon Michigan a masked donor in a pinstripe suit has handed out five and ten dollar bills at streets restaurants and stores fueling debate over his motives. Residents weigh benevolence against publicity stunt with a local radio station linked to the activity claiming exclusive coverage while avoiding confirmation.
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Mich
Lake Michigan
Steve
Tilio Giacobassi
New Bucks
Robert Smith
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J.J. Duling
WSNX
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