Hospitals Brace For Medicare Readiness Looms On July First
An AP report notes 19 million elderly Americans will access Medicare starting July 1, likely boosting hospital demand. Hospitals anticipate more elective surgeries and nonacute treatments as doctors warn bed shortages may occur in some areas yet overall loads may rise modestly.
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Medicare
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
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Aid Hearings Set For Tornado Reconstruction Bill
TOPEKA AP Early hearings are assured on a bill to aid reconstruction of tornado damaged areas in Kansas. Senators James B. Pearson and Frank Carlson said Sen Willis Robertson chairman of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee assured hearings at the earliest moment. The bill provides housing small business and farm emergency loans and extra federal aid to schools.final provisions to be tailored to specific reconstruction needs.
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Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Viet Nam Raises Prices On Beer And Soft Drinks
Viet Nam government announced new prices for beer and soft drinks rising 24 to 50 percent as part of a broader cost of living increase estimated at 55 percent over the past year.
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