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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 2010
Page
6
Butler, a physician in a preferred provider organization, says patients can call him if they have questions and will not wait. He notes that insurers have reduced reimbursements to Medicare levels, which have not risen in five years, risking layoffs for his seven staff.
Texas physicians face heavy administrative costs driving some to concierge services. Pam Udall of the Texas Medical Association says 2000 to 3000 doctors nationally offer such plans, with Odessa having none known. Dr Butler says he will keep injections for all, but may reduce doses for nonmembers while observing reimbursement pressures. Patients Randy and Shelly Jones, longtime clients, doubt joining but see appeal for others.
Barker said he signed and sent back a contract to the economic development department. If approved, ODC funded by a quarter-cent sales tax would reimburse the Odessa Industrial Development Corp for land cost, which would then transfer to Summit. Summit must create 125 jobs with a $5 million annual payroll for 10 years while the 450 MW plant captures 90 percent of emissions.
Online poll asks whether the Odessa Development Corp should award 5 million toward the Texas Clean Energy Project. Summit of Bainbridge Island plans a late year start with 1000 construction workers and 150 permanent staff, using captured CO2 for oil recovery in the Permian Basin. City Council action and January deadline loom.
Odessa High School leaders Ron Leach and Kellie Wilks push a district wide tech initiative to make technology proficiency essential in classrooms. They argue students grow up with devices and that modern learning hinges on tech literacy, while avoiding passing fads and “it” items.
Wilks notes that while technology is not universal, districts plan wireless access across secondary campuses and explore electronic reading devices to replace textbooks. She says students should be college ready and technically savvy across many areas, prioritizing accessible tech for all. Voting link referenced.
Organizers of the all star Hope for Haiti Now telethon report the event has raised 57 million dollars and counting after a Friday night broadcast on major networks and other outlets. Lisa Paulsen of the Entertainment Industry Foundation notes the public set a new standard for relief giving. The total covers phone text and online donations, excluding corporate gifts and iTunes purchases of performances.
Groundstar Resources of Calgary plans exploratory drilling in May in Guyana's Takutu Basin near the Brazilian border after earlier surveys indicated potential deposits. Spokesman Dilcreee South confirmed the target region and timeline for the venture.
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