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Show September 13, 1994- - Page 11 Basin Life iClintah Basin Standard Pinon Ridge residents win approval for fire station Luka she was in the process of compiling residents. Her a list offall-tim- e partially completed list has 38 families so far. She said 11 people have already volunteered to staff the planned fire department, and six Pinon Ridge residents are willing to process of updating their old equipment, sum fond raising efforts have begun in emest to finance the estimated $4,000 to $5,000 in startup coots. She said $600 was collected in a matter of days during their ment woud be established as a unit" and be equipped to attack Masse while waiting for the larger Duchesne and Fniitland fire departments to arrive on the scene. The two departmente have approximately ment 30 to 45 minutes of travel time to Pimm Ridge resident Linda reach Pinon Ridge. NortMngton told commissioners "Its kind of a land," explained commissioner Curtis Dastrup. "Neither fire department can reach it quickly. The population in Pinon Ridge is growing and I think it will continue to grow. The Pinon Ridge fire department would be a unit for mutual aid." The county has already provided the fledgling department with a promise of state training for and the use of a three-ba- y metal building formerly used by in 1993; by 2005, 50 percent will be the Bureau of Reclamation. The in capitated plans. As capitation building will be moved to private in Pimm Ridge. The land increases, hospital occupancy will property fall. Prices will drop as beds empty. will then be deeded to the county. Northington said she has Medical care will simply not be the received commitments of used big business it has been in the past. Aram other fire depart-- 1 That concerns a lot of healthcare equipment manta across the state in tha LeBaron And ment and purchase a fire truck, but would need financial assistance in getting it fully equipped. Commissioners also agreed to assume maintenance costs at some paint in the fiiturs as they currently do for existing departments. "There will bo some expense to the county, but it will also help those residents with fire protection and with lower insurance rates," said commissioner Larry Ross. Commissioners applauded the group for their ambitious efforts, and echoed sentiments that the area was in need of a nearby fire station. "I think your efforts are commendable, said Ross. "Like you soy, a middle home cant wait 45 minutes to have a fin department get there." Commission Chairman Rick Reynolds and Duchesne County Public Safety Director Georg Adams will meet with the Fruit-lan- d Firs Department to coordinate efforts to ensure cooperation. The Pinon Ridge Fire Department is slated to go on lino in spring of 1995. By Whiting Homeowners in the Pinon in west Duchesne dge County took tha initiative and now county commissioners say they will continue the momentum by approv- bn bteCS ing plana Tar a fire department in tha remote community located approximately five milee eaet of tha Tabiona turnoff. The area once considered a weekend for Wasatch Front recreationists, ie now becoming a popular epot for residents who are adamant about the need for their own fire departget-awa- A REVOLUTION IN HEALTHCARE-UBM- C Brad Administrator was joined by several doctors and last week as supervisors they explained the benefits of managed care to business persons who attended an educational meeting sponsored by the hospital. Community residents and businesses are being urged to contact the hospital to leam more about the changing healthcare scene, and what UBMC is doing, to stay ahead. KariaCox want to be sick? No way, but sickness is certainly rewarded," in A revolutionary approach to the h high hospitalisation-highealth care ie being ushered in by insurance system that exists. the newly Uintah Basin The integrated healthcare Medical Center. system of the Arturs "wants what In dual presentations last week, want: people Clients LeBaronkeeping UBMC Administrator Brad declared. And Financial Officer Ray the answer, he claims, lies in Husaey, Board President Grant hospitals and doctors Joining Earl, and other board and steering together to offer subscribers (such committee members introduced as you, the dtisens of the Uintah former and current political leaders Basin) incentives to be healthy. as well as business people at the The key element is capitation, a Basin to healthcare concepts system which requires this provider previously discussed only by those to cover all of the health care needs of the medical realm. of a group of patients in return for "Healthcare reform has been deme monthly Payment per patient railed by political interests," AdIn other words, you the subscribministrator LeBaron told the er pay a set amount each month, groupe. But local healthcare pro- just as if you were paying viders are not waiting for govern less. In return, the ment reform: they are reaty to Physician-HospitOrganization move forward on their own. (PHO) provides you with continuIn the past, "Doctors and health ous health care, without farther cars facilities have capitalised on expense. (A small as sickness," He stated. "Do patients services are rendered would protect providers from abuse of the system, but not discourage treatment). All major and minor care-- be it monthly office visits, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, or be emergency treatment-wou- ld provided to you by doctors, hospital, and staff, without any of the fees that characterize todays d health care. cost-hig- h ed n, high-price- A insur-ance-b-ut al Back to School night at Myton Elementary night and PTA barbecue will be heldSdpt 17 at the Myton City Park. You may visit you childs teacher at &30 p jn. The barbecued chicken dinner will be at 7 pjn. The cost of the dinner is $10 per family or $2.60 a person. Everyone will be asked to bring a salad or dessert. Myton Elementary back-to-scho- ol basketball Three-ma- n The Neola 4-- H Chib is sponsoring a an basketball Harvest October 14 A 15. More information to coma later. J am Attention Girl Scout leaders All Girl Scout adult leaders are invited to monthly luncheon meeting at 1040 West 190 South in Roosevelt Wednesday Sept. 28 at noon. Any women interested in helping form new troops are also invited. A soup to RAVP. pot will bo on the stove. Call Claudia at 722-507-0 Counseling The public is invited to attend a free counseling session on grief, addictions, and compulsive behavior, sponsored by the Bear Hollow Psychotherapy Institute to be held Sept. 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Moon Lake Building in Roosevelt Counselors will seek, input on community needs in the three areas. For more information or mateor Rita Baden at rials call Annette Dunsmore at 454-318- 2, LDS Singles . Physidan-Hoepit- al Organiza- "fast-respon- se y year-roun- d no-ma- ns Investigation is continuing into summer cookout Ba- of stress. sin Telephone. According to Glenda Stewart, public relations director for the phone company, an employee stopped by the dfice on North Myton Bertch Sunday night, September 11, and noticed broken glass. Closer observation revealed that the bade entry had been broken into and an attempt had been made to open the safe inside theofficebuild-ing- . Literacy volunteers needed at RMS The employee called the sheriffs department, Stewart contin- The summer Barbecue for LDS singles will be held at the 1st and 4th Ward building in Roosevelt Sept 15 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish. Hamburgers will be famished. Singles fireside A fireside for LDS singles will be held Sunday, Sept 18 at 7 p.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Jim Meeks will speak on the topic Those willing to volunteer to assist children with reading are needed at Roosevelt Middle School. Training sessions will be held Oct 14 and for more information. 15. Contact Lin Floyd at 722-043-1 Women's volleyball are now being taken. The Womens volleyball sign-up- s deadline is Sept 30. The first 11 teams will be taken. For more 4 after 7 p jn. information call ue 454-368- American Legion The American Legion District 9 Fall Convention will be held 8ept 17 at the Duchesne Legion Hall. Registration will be at6 p.m. Dinner is at 7 pan. State officials will conduct the meeting; It's time for Pennies by the Inch . Primary Childrens Medical Centers Pennys By the Inch fund raising drive tut needy children undergoing medical care will be underway Sept 17 to Oct 1. ued. Deputy Dale Johnson responded, taking fingerprints and wise scoping the scene. Monday morning when employees arrived for work, Stewart said, they found that the door oftha safe hadbeen removed with ablow torch. Sometime after Deputy Johnson and the employee left, the burglars apparently returned, acmiired a torch from the companys shop, and cut the door of the safe off, stealing $600. A set ofkeys was also taken from an employees desk, and may have been used to obtain the torch, Stewart added. Tha incident is peculiar, Stewart indicated, because The office is fullof computers, VCRs, TVa..hut the $600 was the only thing taken, and the damages from tha break-i- n are much higher." Sheriffs Department officials were unavailable for Anther de-gas-operat- fore-fighte- rs, . ' people, acknowledged. choices may sometimes have to be limited to those who will work with the PHO. . On the other hand, the hospital doea not have to drive prices up to cover all of the unpaid bins. The focus becomes keeping costs down, rather than charging to cover Weekend UBT break-i-n under investigation a weekend burglary at Uintah quick-respon- se . tion (PHO) integrates the business elements in healthcare and can include the people who subscribe to the organisation for care. It is designed, LeBaron explained, to better serve health needs (not .expanses. Doctors are paid up front, so thsir sickness demands), and still make money, which is, after all, necesmqjor concern becomes the health sary to the continued existence of of their patients. Physicians will any business. encourage prevention not only Under a capitated system, because its more enjoyably to be healthcare coots will be less for the healthy, but also because itk cheaper and demands less of their time. patient, LeBaron asserts, because the heidthcaro organisation will Both hospital and physician are share in the risk. And the more flee to concentrate on quality, focusing on and practicing at the people who subecribe to the system, standard of care that nullifies the better the situation for everyone involved. malpractice lawsuits. Hospitals can The PHO is willing to share the negotiate with suppliers, insurers, referral hospitals, further keeping risk, LeBaron explained, because, in a changing healthcare market, costs down. "Wo think capitation is better than As capitation spreads nationwide decapitation; that integration of and statewide, LeBaron predicts there will be a surplus of specialists. services is better than disintegraBut the ratio of doctors (pihnary care tion; that managed care is better and specialist physicians) hers in the than mismanaged care." Basin is ideal right now, he asserts. With a notably healthy medical center at hand, me might ask, why With a large body f covered lives (a term that refers to individuals change things? covered by the plan), specialists and medical coots and Spiraling outrageous insurance terms have other entities "will want to cams to driven many hoepitals out of us, eo there is the likelihood that business, and pushed many people local services will expand under tha into the uninsured rsalm-th- afr pew system." Load physicians an exdtad about the healthcare reform dilemma. Hospitals must find ways to make the idea. In fact, said CFO Ray healthcare viable for everyone Hussey, the hospital is in the process concerned. While managed care is of setting up a PHO right now. They the answer, LeBaron admits it is hope to be ready to offer dtisens better aligned insurance plans and not without its woes. Six percent of Americans were in products, through the PHO, early managed care plans with capitation - .next year. By Karla Cox Group spokesman Mike Baker, told commissioners Pinon Ridge residents would fiind the depart- become EM.T.s. The Pinon Ridge fire depart- -' , Healthcare reform begins here: MC presents model for By first fopd raiser. tails. An assumed burglary at Myton Elementary over the weekend was probably actually ust an accidental broken window, said Myton Elementary Prindpid Bill Fausett, since nothing was taken, only the outer window of a double-panwas broken, and "local children often play on the grounds during the weekend. e Community Benefits of a PHO . i t i Allows more people to afford the cost of health insurance Unites the hospital, phyidane and community to promote a higher level of health care Keeps more Jobs and healthcare dollars in the Basin Offers lowermost insurance to employers in the Basin Provides fixed costs for medical needs and catastrophic illness. Encourages lower costs for drugs, reinsurance, referrals, etc. Brings about utilisation review and management (avoiding repeat or multiple procedures, and keeping treatments and procedures practical) Aligns healthcare incentives (the right care, the right procedure, the , right time) But, added LeBaron, "We want to do it right, and maintain the trust ofour patients. This managed cars is a subject we will talk to anyone about, any place, any time. "Wo think everyones going to win with capitation, ho predicted. . . today, and continue to stay at the lead, or ws can react tomorrow others nap the benefits." tch and-wa- t ' i r If you or you aganbaflon would Rce to leam more about managed cane and the concepts In this article, cal the hospital to set up a presentation. "Healthcare costs will drop dramatically. Managed cars is a solution whose time has come. We can act . What is managed care? A definition of terms A Managed care, HMO, PHO, integration, covered Hves...these are the buzzwords in tha changing healthcare scene. These terms and acronyms can be hard to follow, so a brief definition of each is in order. Managed care is healthcare with costs controlled and dictated healthcare orgaby a nization. Incentives are encouraging healthy lifestyles and a medical community that does the The overriding encouraging.. incentive in managed care is whath good for the patient," says UBMC Administrator Brad LeBaron. broad-base- . ' ' d HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organisation. It is the organisation of health care professional! and facilities that provide a comprehensive range of services to an enrolled population for a fixed sum of money, paid in advance. An HMO is operated by an insurance Physician-Hospit- Organisa- al tion is a partnership of physicians and hospital (and sometimes the people who utilise their services), working together as a negotiating entity to promote healthcare stability for tha benefit of the community. A PHO ia similar to an HMO, except that decisions are made by the elements within the PHO, not an insurants company or outside entity. Integration is the linking of various healthcare elements to lower coats and increase profitability. Carefal integration, of factors health care that promote are vital to successful managed care. A smart PHO will integrate factors that will help assure cost savings as well as a broad range of services. Integration can also signal a change in smaller departments or organisations, depending on their cost effectiveness in the new organisation. low-co- st company. Two teens arrested and charged in burglaries By Luka Whiting Police say the arrests last week ofThomas Tntfillo, 18 of Roosevelt, and a old male Juvenile, also of Roosevelt, could solve the theft of a saddle, a recent vehicle burglary and the broak-i- n last summer at the home iff an elderly 17-ye- ar Roosevelt woman. .Roosevelt Polks Sergeant John Gardner said the break in all three cases cams as a result of a call ftum pawn shop owner "Chico" Capwell who notified police of a stolen saddle being possible pawned. TVitfillo has been charged with a third degree felony count of theft and a third degree felony count of burglary in connection with the theft of the saddle flrom the Aaron Pace residence in Roosevelt Police recovered the saddle. At the same time they were investigating Trqjillo, they learned , through a series of events, that the old juvenile living with Mm was allegedly responsible for old entering tire home of Galdys Ross last June while she x was asleep and stealing her 17-ye- ar . 89-ye- ar Mag-navo- television set Although the youth claimed he had purchased the TV, serial numbers were traced and proved the set had been purchased by Ross, said Gardner. The Juvenile was also charged in with the theft of a cellular phone during a recent car burglary. Also missing in that break-i- n was a 32 Baretta, a Pioneer car stereo system, CD. changer and six CD.s. Those items have not been recovered. According to Gardner the juvenile was referred to juvenile court on two second degree felony counts of theft and two second degree felony counts of burglary. Ho said additional charges may be filed against both Tnyillp and tha juvenile pending Anther connection , |