Hospital price controls urged to curb hospital bills
Washington. Former government economist A Ernest Fitzgerald told the Cost of Living Council that federal price controls on hospitals fuel multimillion dollar cost overruns in patient bills. He and two nonprofits petitioned for a 6 percent ceiling on each hospital service and daily charges, contending 11.6 percent annual increases far exceed goals. They criticized IRS revenue adjustments that allow price hikes above Phase 3 limits, urging reinstatement of Phase 2 posting requirements. Ralph Nader's Health Research Group and Gary Grindler joined in the filing.
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Youth's body recovered after creek drowning near Yolo County
In Cavehe Creek, Yolo County, the body of 19 year old Daniel H. Conway, a partially paralyzed San Mateo youth, was recovered. He drowned after slipping from his father Robert F. Conway's arms while they floated on a raft down the fast stream.
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Approval of morning after pill rapped by doctors
Washington doctors and medical experts urged Congress to slow FDA plans to approve DES as a restricted morning after birth control pill citing cancer risk. testimony warned of insufficient long term studies and calls for more follow up while noting use on campuses and emergency only intent. A second brief item notes a dove perched on a Pentagon ledge signaling end of Vietnam era hostilities.
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Pentagon dove eyes DES birth control debate
A Pentagon window ledge dove watches routine military traffic as testimony on DES risks unfolds. Dr. Edwards cites potential cancer dangers for unborn fetuses if DES is used during pregnancy, while Dr. Greenwald notes possible uterine and breast cancer linkages. Dr. Sidney Wolf doubts DES effectiveness as a birth control pill and Anita Johnson cites Michigan health service dispensing DES widely.
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