Biden won t pull the plug on price transparency, experts say
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Experts said that it s an easy way for the Biden administration to reduce administrative work for providers without giving up much in price transparency. But it probably doesn t say much about the Biden administration s thoughts on price transparency, according to Avalere Health consultant Tom Kornfield. I wouldn t read anything more into this than a push for some administrative simplicity, Loren Adler, associate director of the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy, said in an email.
Price transparency policies concerning Medicare Advantage rate information wouldn t do much to affect healthcare costs or spending because Advantage plans pay nearly the same rates as Medicare fee-for-service with little variation within or across metro areas, experts said. According to a 2018 study, the average Advantage price per discharge across all hospital stays was $10,66
Speakers addressed. to varying degrees, the importance and pitfalls of the School Resource Officer program. 12:30 pm, Apr. 27, 2021 ×
Whether police officers should have a permanent presence within the school system, and what that presence might look like was the subject of nearly three hours of debate during the April 20 Rochester School Board meeting.
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Craig Ugland: Are we doing this again? Statistics from a poll of MN students last year said that the vast majority of students, around 85-90%, want the SRO s.
Tony Robertson: I think if the officer is very active within the school that would make a huge difference. I believe we had one when in high school but never saw him. It’s all about creating that relationship and trust in some one.
Retiree makes history as first Black elected as mayor of Edmond oklahoman.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from oklahoman.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By: Anjelicia Bruton
EDMOND, Okla. -
A familiar face around Edmond is taking on a new title as mayor. City Councilor Darrell Davis defeated Nathan Walters with over 60% of the votes. He will be the first African American to hold the position.
After serving as city councilor for about 10 years, Davis will be taking on a new venture.
Davis is a man of many hats and titles. He has dedicated decades to serving the people of Edmond as a city councilman, a member of the capital improvement program and a member of the parks and recreation board.
He said one of his biggest accomplishments was investing in the beautification of Edmond with parks and trails. Davis said as the first Black mayor he hopes this inspires others to go after anything they want in life.
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Jake Merrick won the Senate seat once held by Stephanie Bice and several newcomers won city council posts in Oklahoma City, Norman Stillwater and Broken Arrow.
MERRICK ELECTED TO BICE S SENATE SEAT
The state Senate seat once held by now-Congresswoman Stephanie Bice was up for reelection on Tuesday. Oklahoma State Senate District 22 is a T-shaped district in parts of northern Oklahoma County and Eastern Canadian County. It encompasses the city of Piedmont and part of the Lake Hefner area.
The race between Republican Jake Merrick and Democrat Molly Ooten resulted in Merrick taking the win with 65-percent of the vote.