Ohio Medicaid reforms target PBM costs and simplification
The Columbus Dispatch cautions that Ohio’s Medicaid system wastes money through numerous PBMs and complex contracts. It endorses moving to a single state contracted PBM and centralized services to improve transparency, reduce costs, and boost patient access, while noting potential lawsuits and legal hurdles amid broader federal court questions.
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Masks and the progressive agenda in the Biden era
Cal Thomas argues that progressive groups including The Squad and organizations like Black Lives Matter seek a sweeping People’s Charter to reshape U.S. policy. He accuses Biden of shifting positions and warns that expanded government funding, debt, and regulation threaten freedom and liberty, urging readers to study the Working Families Party charter and Biden-Sanders Unity recommendations.
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Hypocrisy in Barrett hearing dominates grim start
Robin Abcarian reports on the first day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Amy Coney Barrett. Democrats avoid religion as they argue Barrett would threaten the ACA and Roe v. Wade. Republicans push a religious attack line while mask rules and the election loom.
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Gazette clarifies letter guidelines and deadline
The Medina Gazette outlines letter to editor rules including a 250 word limit, editing for brevity and accuracy, and requirement to include name, full home address and telephone number for verification. The Nov 3 election letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday Oct 23, by email to letters medina-gazette.com.
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