WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today sent oversight letters to three companies – DentaQuest, Envolve, and Avesis – that administer dental benefits for Medicaid managed care companies (MCOs) in Illinois to seek answers on barriers to providing dental care to Medicaid enrollees. Durbin’s letters raise concerns and investigate certain insurance practices that can limit and discourage provider participation in Medicaid, which exacerbate existing reimbursement rate challenges, resulting in an estimate of only 24 percent of Illinois dentists accepting Medicaid. As a result, Medicaid enrollees, including children and people with disabilities, have difficulty accessing adequate dental care—often facing extensive wait lists for necessary treatment. “I write today regarding significant challenges that oral health providers are facing in their engagements with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) in Illinois, which is hampering
BENTON – Mario L. Delgado-Lopez, 42, originally from Puerto Rico, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison by a U.S. District judge on Nov. 9, 2023. Lopez was apprehended after a four-year manhunt by federal law enforcement officials. Lopez appeared in court for his sentencing hearing on Nov. 9, 2023, after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute in 2018. “The defendant was responsible for trafficking large amounts of illicit narcotics into southern Illinois and then fled the country,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle A. Crowe. “As a fugitive of justice for several years, this federal prison sentence is appropriate for his conduct.” According to court documents, Delgado-Lopez admitted to federal charges for conspiring with codefendants to distribute more than 850 grams of fentanyl and more than 550 grams of heroin in
When long-running Clayton favorite BARcelona Tapas closed in 2021, it was billed as a temporary measure. The restaurant had been displaced from its longtime home on Central Avenue by a high-rise development. But owner Frank Schmitz said he would reopen — he just needed a new space.
Republicans: can't live with 'em, can't chop 'em up for cat food: For review, since Johnson took over as speaker, House Republicans have: Yanked THUD from the floor Yanked FSGG from the floor Voted down a rule on CJS Had 93 no votes on a clean CR Still no action on AG Appear to be ...continue reading "Republicans still unable to pass anything"
A white Australian woman was lambasted for opening an Austrailan-style sushi restaurant in New York. Columnist Daniel Neman thinks the accusations of cultural appropriation don't go far enough.
“It’s that time of year again. When a bunch of politicians drape themselves in the American flag and praise those of us who’ve served this great country,” Kunce wrote.
Everyone who wants client-side scanning to be a thing insists it’s a good idea with no potential downsides. The only hangup, they insist, is tech companies’ unwillingness to implement it. And by “implement,” I mean — in far too many cases — introducing deliberate (and exploitable!) weaknesses in end-to-end encryption. End-to-end encryption only works if […]
George Thorogood & The Destroyers are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a special celebration later this month. On November 30, one day prior to the actual anniversary of their first show, the band…
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Zeke Faux's account of the crypto industry, Number Go Up, is a great book. But there's an odd thing about it: The genesis of Faux's interest in crypto is Tether, a so-called "stablecoin" that's always equal to exactly $1 and is backed 1:1 by currency and safe securities. Faux wants to learn more about Tether—for ...continue reading "What’s the deal with Tether?"
This DevDojo Pro subscription gives you access to a set of tools to help you build your next great idea. Start with the Page Creator, where you’ll find Tailwind CSS Page Builder, a tool for crafting beautiful landing pages. Then, move on to Wave SAAS Starter Kit, where you’ll learn how to build your Software […]
A man was shot and killed at the Carousel Motel in the 3900 block of North Kingshighway on Tuesday. Police were called to the motel at around 7:15 p.m.
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Described as an "uplifting comeback story like no other," Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is a fittingly rockin' tribute to one of the greatest musicians to come out of this city, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 83.
3rd Annual Miracle on St. Francois Street Nov. 25 in Old Town Florissant Mayor Lowery along with the Florissant Valley of Flowers, Florissant Old Town Partners and Old St. Ferdinand Shrine are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Miracle on St. Francois Street that is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Nov. 25 from noon […]
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