Editorial calls for regulating HMOs to empower patients
The House passed a bill to regulate HMOs aiming to give patients more control over health care decisions. Critics fear higher costs from allowed lawsuits against insurers, while supporters say insurers should face accountability. The measure would ease choosing doctors, cover emergency visits, permit some experimental treatments, and curb gag rules. HMOs are seen as too powerful. the editorial urges a shift back toward patient interests.
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Errors in Mars Orbiter Mission Highlight Metric Gaps
NASA lost contact with the Mars Climate Orbiter on September 23 as it circled Mars. A pounds versus newtons data mix caused the probe to depart from its path, risking destruction and costing taxpayers money. The issue underscores the need for strict unit consistency in space missions.
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Medicare administration costs and the health care burden
Dr Bud Gollier discusses the administrative load in US health care, noting HCFA spends about 1 percent on administration while outpatient and hospital costs rise. He cites NEJM figures showing 4-7 percent program administration and 38 percent hospital costs, and argues reforms amid Medicare solvent forecasts and rising drug costs.
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Presidential campaign turns weird in normal year
Don Kaul surveys the oddity filled start of the presidential race. Quayle’s exit prompts jokes while Bush, Gore, Bradley and others face scrutiny and spin. McCain formally enters. Trump and Beatty ponder runs amid party tensions.
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Warren Beatty
Addresses for U S political leaders and officials in Kansas
A cluttered list provides names and contact details for President Bill Clinton, U S Sen Pat Roberts, Sen Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryun, Gov Bill Graves, and various Kansas state officials. It includes office locations in Washington D C and Topeka, KS, with phone numbers and web sites. The text mixes misspellings and garbled entries.
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