Hemophiliacs seek better pharmaceutical standards
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Henry Lohmann reminds his mother before she meets with state representatives that he is not seven years old, but seven-and-a-half. But Mary Fleming is more interested that lawmakers understand the danger her son faces.
She sees a lack of accountability among pharmacies serving those who, like her son, are threatened by hemophilia – a condition that can cause uncontrolled bleeding. And at least two state representatives – one from each side of the isle – share Fleming’s concern that specialty pharmacies could better serve their clients and take steps to avoid potentially life-threatening substitutions of prescriptions.
She sees a lack of accountability among pharmacies serving those who, like her son, are threatened by hemophilia – a condition that can cause uncontrolled bleeding. And at least two state representatives – one from each side of the isle – share Fleming’s concern that specialty pharmacies could better serve their clients and take steps to avoid potentially life-threatening substitutions of prescriptions.
Ethics committee presents multiple issues to house
Last session, three members of the General Assembly resigned after pleading guilty to various crimes including obstruction of justice and bribery. Lawmakers say they are the basis for some of the reforms proposed in the house.
Equal reimbursement for MoHealth net providers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new house bill would require MoHealth Net to equally reimburse health care providers that administer similar services.
For example, optometrists and ophthalmologists who provide similar services to MoHealth Net patients receive different reimbursement rates.
Rep. Jake Zimmerman, D-Olivette, was the only committee member to vote against the bill because he was concerned about raising rates during this economic climate.
“I need some understanding of how we’re going to improve patient care or get more value for our dollars in the healthnet program before we agree to up reimbursement rates,” said Zimmerman.
For example, optometrists and ophthalmologists who provide similar services to MoHealth Net patients receive different reimbursement rates.
Rep. Jake Zimmerman, D-Olivette, was the only committee member to vote against the bill because he was concerned about raising rates during this economic climate.
“I need some understanding of how we’re going to improve patient care or get more value for our dollars in the healthnet program before we agree to up reimbursement rates,” said Zimmerman.
Local activist takes national role in restoring Great Lakes
Growing up a few blocks from Lake Michigan, Cameron Davis recalls the lake as an integral part of his life.
“The Great Lakes are part of my genetic makeup,” he says.
His father would pick up litter along Lake Michigan when most people would walk by it, and Davis says that left a lasting impression.
Years later, Davis is taking on a pivotal role in restoring the Great Lakes.
President Barack Obama recently appointed the local environmentalist leader as a special advisor to the EPA, to help restore the Great Lakes.
Growing up a few blocks from Lake Michigan, Cameron Davis recalls the lake as an integral part of his life.
“The Great Lakes are part of my genetic makeup,” he says.
His father would pick up litter along Lake Michigan when most people would walk by it, and Davis says that left a lasting impression.
Years later, Davis is taking on a pivotal role in restoring the Great Lakes.
President Barack Obama recently appointed the local environmentalist leader as a special advisor to the EPA, to help restore the Great Lakes.
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Outrage over awnings: Small business owners angry about permit citations
Kelly O’Leary has been in business for 10 years in Edgewater, and she’s never had a problem with the awnings that overhang her coffee shop -- until now.
It's not the awnings themselves -- but the bureaucratic nightmare of the awning permit process.
And O'Leary isn't the only one.
Recently, small businesses owners in the Andersonville and Edgewater communities have been receiving citations from the city for not having the appropriate permits. The business owners thought they had the permits they needed, and say they were never tipped off by the city that multiple permits were required for the same awning.
Kelly O’Leary has been in business for 10 years in Edgewater, and she’s never had a problem with the awnings that overhang her coffee shop -- until now.
It's not the awnings themselves -- but the bureaucratic nightmare of the awning permit process.
And O'Leary isn't the only one.
Recently, small businesses owners in the Andersonville and Edgewater communities have been receiving citations from the city for not having the appropriate permits. The business owners thought they had the permits they needed, and say they were never tipped off by the city that multiple permits were required for the same awning.
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- Alderman provides money to prevent overnight fees at lakefront lots
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- Residents invited to help plan city's future
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- Field Museum explores water and environment
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