by admin | Jan 16, 2006 | Politics / Govt
As many as 14,000 Missourians who are both Medicare and Medicaid eligible are faced with problems stemming from implementation of the new federal prescription drug benefit. And, Governor Matt Blunt wants so-called dual eligible Missourians to know they will not be...
by admin | Jan 11, 2006 | Politics / Govt
Senator Jim Talent has been touring the state, talking up the importance of senior citizens signing up for the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. During a town hall meeting in Jefferson City, Talent addressed the concerns of many Missouri seniors who want to take...
by admin | Jan 5, 2006 | Politics / Govt
Pharmacies throughout the state have started filling prescriptions under the new Medicare drug program. Medicare officials have seen a flurry of activity in recent weeks as senior citizens sign up for the federal prescription drug program. Tom Lenz, the Missouri...
by admin | Dec 5, 2005 | Health / Medicine
Senior citizens and their families are being bombarded by ads about the new federal Medicare prescription drug benefit which goes into effect in the New Year. But many seniors are confused about how they should proceed. Osage Beach internist Doctor Grant Barnum says...
by admin | Nov 8, 2005 | Crime / Courts
A Columbia oncologist has agreed to pay a one million dollar fine and give up his medical license to settle a lawsuit brought by the federal government, which accuses him of defrauding Medicare. Doctor James Huesser practiced in Columbia and Sedalia as well as other...
