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CRMC Facing Loss Of Millions

Doug Randall — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:11:41 +0000

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is facing the loss of as much as $7 million annually due to Medicare cuts. CRMC CEO Dr. John Lucas says other funding cuts could double that amount.

Lucas says the Legislature's decision not to participate in the voluntary expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act is one factor in the possible funding cuts

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Lummis:Medicare Must Change

Doug Randall — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:59:35 +0000

Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis says that while she doesn't want to see cuts in benefits to current Medicare and Medicaid recipients, the math says changes must be made to the programs over the long-term if they are to survive

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Medicare Cracking Down on Fraud [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:05:59 +0000

Martin Engineering is opening a new sales and service center in Gillette. Doug Randall reports. Medicare spokesman Mike Fierburg says that agency has new tools under to help combat fraud. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyo Supreme Court: Judge's Action Unconstitutional [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:05:28 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court order prohibiting anti-abortion protests from appearing at the Jackson Town Square last year was unconstitutional. Doug Randall reports. The Executive Director of Families USA, an organization that lobbies for healthcare concerns, says a Medicare budget that has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would have a disastrous impact on health care and especially on Medicare and Medicaid funding. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Americans Want A Say On Social Security and Medicare [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:05:03 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Corrections Training Academy graduated its first class of calendar year 2012 on March 16th. Doug Randall reports. About 95 percent of Americans think Washington needs to spend more time listening to ordinary folks about Social Security and Medicare. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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ACLU Says Wyoming Needs Juvenile Court System [Audio]

Amy Richards — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:05:01 +0000

The Executive Director of Families USA says proposed cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs would have a devastating effect on affordable healthcare for many families. The ACLU says Wyoming needs a Juvenile Court System, Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Sybille Canyon Project Resumes [Audio]

Doug Randall — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:01:39 +0000

Amy Richards has a report on federal money that is coming to help Medicare and Medicaid recipients in Wyoming. Crews have begun off road preparation for the reconstruction of a six mile stretch of Wyoming Highway 34 in Sybille Canyon. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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