Illinois doctor warns Medicare Medicaid flaws may limit care
Dr Rodney Osborn, head of the Illinois State Medical Society, warns that funding gaps in Medicare and Medicaid could curb patient access to care in Illinois. He says federal and state reimbursements have not kept pace with practice costs, risking reduced services for patients.
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ISMS president cites reimbursement flaws and Medicaid strain
ISMS President Rodney Osborn and assistant director Sarah Bleeden tour Southern Illinois to highlight health care issues. They argue reimbursement formulas are outdated, payments stagnant or shrinking while costs rise, and Medicaid funding lacks increases despite more patients. They warn about malpractice award caps and rising premiums hindering physician retention.
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MySpace Agrees to Adopt Safety Measures for Youths
MySpace pledges age verification efforts and a task force to curb sexual predators and cyber bullies, inviting others to join. Texas and New York probes highlight online risks as states push for stronger age checks and privacy protections for under 16 profiles. Families seek safer online spaces amid documented abuses and warnings from experts.
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Campaign fuels debate over sexism and racism in 2008 race
The piece surveys how sexism aimed at Hillary Clinton and racial references toward Barack Obama sparked wider questions about acceptable public remarks. Activists note sexism may be more tolerated than racism, while others argue both forms of prejudice are common and context dependent.
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