Arizona State Dem. Lawmakers Push For Restoring Medicaid Transplant Money - Kaiser Health News\nTopics: Health Costs, Medicaid, QualityDec 08, 2010\nThe Fiscal Times: "Organ transplants are considered optional by the federal government. And in today's economic climate, 'optional' means endangered. In Arizona, the expenses for transplants are generally covered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), or 'Access,' as the state's version of Medicaid is known. But since cash-strapped Arizona is having trouble covering its mandated medical costs—never mind anything else—[some] transplants, among other things, are on the chopping block" (Mackey, 12/7).\nCBS News: "[Transplants] cost more than $200,000 and the state says too often they aren't successful. The cuts will save Arizona $1.4 million, one-tenth of one percent of its $825 million budget deficit. … Ninety-eight people who were waiting for transplants will not get them unless they pay for it themselves" (Tracy, 12/7). The Tucson Sentinel reports that state Democratic lawmakers held a news conference "to demand a special session to reinstate the $1.4 million transplant program. They blamed Gov. Jan Brewer, who has the authority to call a special session, for keeping new organs out of the reach of those whose survival hangs in the balance. … Incoming Senate Minority Leader David Schapira, D-Tempe, along with Rep. Anna Tovar, D-Tolleson, Sen. Leah Landrum Taylor, D-Phoenix, and Rep. Chad Campbell, D-Phoenix, said the AHCCCS's funding for organ transplants for Medicaid patients should have taken priority over a recent $20 million renovation to roof of the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum or a $2 million grant for algae research" (McClay, 12/7). Bloomberg /The Associated Press: "Brewer spokesman Paul Senseman reiterated Tuesday that she has no federal money available and no plans to call a special legislative session. The state already faces added Medicaid costs and optional services are off the table, he said" (Christie, 12/8).


New Kiwi captain Williamson determined to do things his wayMoreNEWSVIDEOENTERTAINMENTAUTOSLIFESTYLEPHOTOSSPORTSMSN SPECIALSOutlookSkypeMSN IndiaMake MSN India my home pageOutlookPage OptionsMake text largerNext-Gen IEHelpSign inFollow\nSportsHomeipl 7asia cup 2014new zealand v indiasachin specialCricketF1F1 HomeProfilesCalendarCircuits PointsGalleries2011 Indian GPTennisFootballWorld Cup 2014Other SportsPhotosVIDEOSMSN SpecialsWhat's on Star sportsFri, 06 Jul 2012 09:32:02 GMT | By ANINew Kiwi captain Williamson determined to do things his wayWellington: Newly appointed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who is only 21-year old, showcased his mellowness by claiming that he would lead the Kiwis in his own way.Williamson is the youngest New Zealand one-day captain, and the fourth youngest of all time."In the current set-up we''ve got some great heads; Ross [Taylor] and some of the senior players and John Wright and the coaching staff. [But] it''s important that if you''re to be believable as a leader that you are yourself and you make your own decisions," Stuff.co.nz quoted Williamson, as saying.Coach John Wright labeled Williamson n palpable choice after Ross Taylor''s tour was thrown into doubt with a shoulder injury, and with Brendon McCullum not scheduled to arrive until Tuesday.After just 12 tests and 24 ODIs, Williamson''s craving for a fight is well known following his test-saving century at the Basin Reserve against South Africa in March.Cricket pundits all over the world would keenly watch his control over the tactical decisions."I certainly enjoyed captaining that game [on Monday] and felt reasonably comfortable with the lads in the team and leading them. It was nice to have a few more days in preparation for this game and things can be a little smoother when we''re out on the park and the lads will know their roles," Williamson said.With Taylor out for the five ODIs, and possibly longer, Williamson expects to have the job for the first two ODIs at least, before McCullum arrives.Related Content