Malpractice Insurance Debate Yet to Resolve for Idaho Doctors
Idaho doctors face steep premium hikes as Argonaut prompts up to 300 percent increases. Lewiston doctor C V Baumann and Boise physician Duane Espeland warn of burdens as coverage is dropped for late payments. The Idaho Medical Association backs Argonaut for actuarial reasons and lower premiums, while a stabilization fund and possible surcharges remain under discussion. A Senate bill seeks fixed claim liabilities of 150000 for individuals and 300000 for groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baumann
Argonaut
Boise
Duane Espeland
Espeland
Hank Gimmel
Idaho Medical Association
IMA
Idaho
Senate
Lawmakers Fail to Create Five Member Ethics Commission
Lawmakers rejected signs and appointed officials while opposing the plan to establish a five member state ethics commission. The measure would have directed the commission to develop ethics standards and oversight for state governance.
Idaho lawmakers split on smoking allergy and disclosure bill
Legislation to create a uniform reporting system faces skepticism from several reps. Brackett and Winchester testify on smoke allergies and non smoking stances while Twilegar proposes a grandfather clause. McHan and Swisher critique cost and impact on governance. Emery calls it a sincere effort for honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackett
Gene Winchester
R-Kuna
Ron Twilegar
D-Boise
Stivers
Nuclear Weapons Believed Vulnerable
The Center for Defense Information says about 30,000 U S nuclear weapons worldwide are vulnerable to theft or misuse. It cites 120,000 people with access, details weapon counts on ships, submarines, and aircraft, and warns of risk from poorly guarded storage and dispersed arsenals. It recommends big cuts in Europe and the removal of forward deployed arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Gilmore Washinton
UPI
United States
Center For Defense Information
Gene. la Roque
U.S
Pentagon
Europe
Asia
U.S. Navy
U.S. Army
New York City
South Korea
Philippines
Asian States
Stressful events linked to suicide attempts study
A study for Archives of General Psychiatry examined 53 individuals who failed in suicide attempts to identify triggers. More than three major stressors in six months, including spousal conflict, serious family illness, moving, court appearances, or new household members, correlated with higher risk. The majority were under 30, female and white, with many having prior psychiatric treatment or hospitalization. Dr. Paykel, Prusoff, and Myers led the research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPS
Archives of General Psychiatry
American Medical Association
Eugene S. Paykel
St. George’s Hospital
London
Brigitte A. Prusoff
Jerome K. Myers
Yale University
Prince denied change of venue in Idaho murder case
William M. Prince of Denver had his bid to change venue denied in Pocatello Idaho where he faces charges of murder assault and robbery. The ruling keeps the trial location in Idaho pending further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello, Idaho
UPI
William M. Prince of
Denver
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Bee
Gollaher
Lewiston
C.V. Baumann
E.V. McHan
R-Ketchum
Perry Swisher
D-Pocatello
Dan Emery
Aesame
Signe
Leon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!