Doctors overuse tests and hospitalization in costly system
A Journal of the American Medical Association study from Rand, UCLA and others shows specialists order more tests drugs and hospitalizations than generalists even after adjusting for patient age and conditions. Fee for service doctors hospitalize more and prescribe more than those in HMOs, while primary care remains in short supply. Encouraging general medicine and primary care gatekeeping aims to trim costs and ensure timely referrals when serious illness is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Corp
UCLA
Final act in Harris case sparks last meal revolt
In a sharp Supreme Court move the 9th Circuit was halted as Harris, California’s death row inmate, faced execution. The ruling ended years of appeals with the justices declaring no further challenges. Harris, who killed two teens during a 1978 bank-job bid, received a final meal while awaiting execution at San Quentin. The piece notes the ongoing debate over capital punishment and calls the court intervention a clear end to postconviction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Robert Harris
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Harris
San Quentin
Death House
Teague
McCleskey
Kemp
9Th Circuit
Scripps Howard
Editorial page invitation to readers for letters to editor
The Chronicle Telegram invites reader engagement with editorials and guest pieces. It explains editorials express views to challenge opinion and encourages letters to the editor from readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria school levy urged for May 5 vote
RANDI GOODMAN urges Elyria residents to support the May 5 school levy, arguing that strong neighborhood schools protect education and home values and preserve community equity. The piece frames the levy as essential for the education of children and property security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
In Defense of Beckett the Middle East Peace Debate
Howard J. Foxman argues for continued U S support of Israel amid the Israel Palestine conflict. He asserts Arab hostility fuels anti Semitism and terrorism while urging land for peace compromises and a Palestinian state to secure Israel s future. He warns of a long hard road to a durable settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle-Telegram
John Beckett
Middle East
Occupied Territories
Ahmed Ayish
Israel
Land For Peace Police
Bush Administration
Syria
Iraq
Iran
Lebanon
Jordan
United States
Congress Turnover Forecast From Bank Scandal Debate
A reader letter cites Don Pease predicting the largest House turnover since Watergate due to a bank scandal. He argues decades of experience have failed to solve issues and warns that replacements may lack experience. Other commentary criticizes Congress, education, and parental roles, urging stronger regulation and public commitment. BEV RITTER and CHARLES GRAY contribute letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
U.S
Don Pease
House of Representatives
Congress
Pease
America
Chronicle Telegram Letter to Editor Addressing Rules
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes they may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 or fax to 3297272.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Earth Summit Fungus Mushrooms At U N Rio Debates
The piece dismisses the Earth Summit as a recycled United Nations ploy to expand global regulation and wealth transfers. It argues for free markets and liberty, urges President Bush not to attend Rio, and suggests a candid alternative of market-based solutions and a new conference to pursue a new world order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Nations
U.N
Rio de Janeiro
Jane
Bush
United States
America
Rio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Journal of the American Medical Association
Canada
Germany
The
Randi Goodman
Foreign Ministry
Beckett
Ayish
Shamir
Articu
Howard J. Foxman
Charles Gray Elyria
Jim Francis
Mr. Francis
Bev Ritter Elyria
Michigan
Wattenberg
American Enterprise Institute
Washington, D.C
Ben Wattenberg
Berry's
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!