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of gift.
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2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
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Slattery, Jim
PHOTOCOPY
PRESERVATION
THE WHITE HOUSE
August 6, 1993
Honorable Jim Slattery
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Representative Slattery:
Thank you for your letter requesting a
meeting with leaders of children's hospitals.
As you know, I have long been interested in
children's health issues, and know that I
could learn a great deal from this group. I
will let you know as soon as possible if I am
able to schedule the meeting you request.
Again, thank you for writing. I look
forward to our continued work together to
ensure that every American family enjoys the
security of quality, affordable health care.
Sincerely,
Hillary Hillary Rodham Clinton
MEMBER:
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June 28, 1993
JIM SLATTERY
SUITE C
SECOND DISTRICT, KANSAS
P.O. Box 1306
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
(316) 231-6040
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Hillary:
I am writing to request a July meeting for you and Ira
Magaziner with leaders of children's hospitals, including
Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas city, to talk about key
issues in health care reform essential to ensuring
chronically and congenitally ill children's access to the
specialized care they need.
In recent years, I have given increasing attention to
the health care needs of children. I am especially proud to
have been the House sponsor of legislation, which Congress
enacted in 1990, to ensure Medicaid will extend its coverage
to all poor children. I look forward to giving close
attention to children's needs in health care reform, too.
I know you share my strong support both for improving
health care coverage for children and for ensuring access to
the kinds of essential services provided by children's
hospitals. As you may know, Lawrence McAndrews, who was the
CEO for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for several
years, has become the CEO of the National Association of
Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions. He has been
suceeded at Children's Mercy by its new President Randall
0' Donnell, with whom you worked as a trustee for many years
when he was President of Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Now that the broad outline of the President's plans for
health care reform has been somewhat defined, it would be
helpful to discuss details critical to children,
particularly those chronically ill or disabled, who require
the services of tertiary level pediatric teaching hospitals.
It also would be helpful to discuss how children's hospitals
best can compete in markets shaped by managed care, given
the hospitals' roles in medical education, research, and
service to low income children.
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The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
June 28, 1993
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I would envision the meeting including the leaders of
five to 10 children's hospitals as well as myself. I will
have my staff contact your office to follow up on this
request. Thank you very much for your consideration.
In JIM SLATTERY
Sincerely,
Member of Congress
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March 17, 1993
Patti Solis
Scheduler
Milanne
1001 NORTH BROADWAY
JIM SLATTERY
SUITE C
SECOND DISTRICT, KANSAS
P.O. Box 1306
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
(316) 231-6040
Mrs. Hillary Rodman Clinton
SS
Old Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Patti:
I have been advised that Mr. Michael Rooney, of Blue Cross/Blue
Shield of Topeka, Kansas, has recently invited Mrs. Clinton to be the
keynote speaker at a luncheon before the National Provider Automation
Group at their semi-annual meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 1993. The
meeting will be held in Dallas, Texas, and there will be approximately
400 attendees at this luncheon.
Your careful consideration of Mr. Rooney's invitation will be most
appreciated. I understand Mrs. Clinton's schedule is very busy, but I
appreciate your considering Mr. Ronney's invitation. I have enclosed
a copy of the original invitation to Mrs. Clinton, and hope you find
this helpful.
Again, thank you for your consideration of the invitation from
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Topeka, Kansas, for Mrs. Clinton to be the
keynote speaker at a luncheon on April 21, 1993. Your help with this
matter is most appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes, I am
Sincerely,
Slattery
JIM SLATTERY
Member of Congress
Staff Contact:
Rebecca Banta Kuhn
Washington Office
Enclosure
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield
of Kansas
1133 S.W. Topeka Boulevard
Local Corporate Phone #-
Topeka, Kansas 66629-0001
(913) 291-7000
Corporate 600 Number .
(800) 432-0216
February 16, 1993
Mrs. Hillary Rodman Clinton
Whitehouse
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
The National Provider Automation Group was formed by several Blue Cross and
Blue Shield personnel eight years ago. Our purpose was to discuss common
problems faced when promoting the use of computers and electronic communi-
cations by medical providers to exchange claims and other information with
insurers. NPAG has now grown to include the Blue Plans and other organi-
zations involved in the process and policies of our industry.
Our mission has remained the same over the years--to reduce health care
costs inherent in a paper based system. However, accomplishing our goals
has become geometrically more complex because of conjecture about where
health care reform is headed, where the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) and WEDI fit, is HCFA a friend or a foe, and what is the
specific role of electronic media services in the inevitable new health
care delivery system(s).
Our next semi-annual meeting will be April 19-21 in Dallas, Texas. We
would greatly appreciate you personally addressing the 400 attendees as the
keynote speaker at the luncheon on Wednesday, April 21. The audience will
consist of people from 60 to 70 Blue Plans, representing 30 Medicare
Carriers and Intermediaries, staff from the National Electronic Information
Corporation, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, computer and
telecommunication companies, and medical software vendors. The majority of
the audience are directors and managers of each Blue Plan's electronic
communications department--the people responsible for doing the grassroots
work of computerizing the medical community through cooperative effort with
medical professionals, software vendors, HCFA staff, and the other players
in the electronic circle. Many are also chairs and members of various ANSI
committees. These people were responsible for the 450,000,000 electronic
claims transmitted to various Blue Plans last year.
We surmised that this would be an excellent platform to let the "front
line" team share your vision of the paperless medical office of the future.
We have entitled the conference "Team 93" to reflect the type of effort
needed to accomplish our mutual goals.
USA
Official Sponsor
1000
My phone number is (913) 291-8703. We greatly appreciate any consideration
you give to this invitation and fervently hope your schedule will allow
attendance.
Sincerely,
Michael Rooney, Chair
External Advisory Committee
National Provider Automation Group
MR/js
CC: Mr. Gene Carruth, Chair
National Provider Automation Group
Mr. Bernard Tresnowski, President
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
CRH
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Pam-
(316) 231-6040
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
First Lady
The White House
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Washington, D.C. 20500
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Dear Hillary:
I am pleased to share with you a copy of the
introduction to a forthcoming publication entitled: A Better
Way to Live: Common-sense advice for parents on how to spot
& stop sexual harassment in our schools written by Robert J.
Shoop, PhD, Professor of Education Law at Kansas State
University.
On the behalf of Dr. Shoop, I would like to personally
invite you to submit a brief forward to this important
publication. As First Lady and a dedicated advocate of
childrens' rights, your contribution to this guide to ending
sexual harassment in our schools would be very valuable.
I recognize that your schedule is very demanding;
however, I believe this publication will be of significant
interest to you and an important resource for parents and
educators.
Thank you, in advance, for your interest in this
project. I look forward to hearing from you regarding a
forward to this publication. Please feel free to contact me
should you require any information or additional assistance.
JIM Sincerely, SLATTERY
Member of Congress
Staff Contact:
Sarah Elder
Washington Office
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Bill Barke
Vice President & Editorial Director
December 30, 1992
Robert J. Shoop
Department of Educational Administration
College of Education
Kansas State University
319 Bluemont Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Dear Dr. Shoop:
I was pleased to receive and sign the Agreement for your
text entitled Sexual Harassment in Schools. A copy of the
Agreement is onclosed for your personal records.
I want to assure you again that Allyn and Bacon is ready to
assist you in any way possible. As you know, our editorial
facilities are at your disposal, and we want you to call
upon us for any guidance or help that we can give.
Please complete and return to me the enclosed copyright
card. We look forward to working with you for many years to
come.
Sincerely yours,
Bue Bue Banke
Bill Barke
BB/cs
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Dr. Bob Shoop
Dr. Bob Shoop is a professor of Educational Law at Kansas State
University. Prior to earning his Ph.D. degree from the University of
Michigan he worked as a teacher, community education director, principal,
and was the Ohio State Evaluator of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
He is the author of over 100 journal articles, six books and several
monographs and book chapters on various legal issues. His most recent
books are, School Law for the Principal: A Handbook for Practitioners,
published in 1992 by Allyn & Bacon, A Primer for School Risk Management
a law book for school business managers published in 1993 by Allyn and
Bacon, and a law book for human service professionals published in the
Spring by LERN Inc.in 1993. He is now in the process of writing a book on
school law for the classroom teacher that will be published by Merrill
next year, and a book on sexual harassment in the schools that will be
published by Simon and Schuster in 1994.
He is the co-founder and President of Quality Work Environments,
Inc. a production and consulting company that has recently produced two
video tape programs on eliminating sexual harassment in the public
schools and in businesses.
Dr. Shoop is a recipient of the KSU Outstanding Teacher Award and
was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the National
Organization on Legal Problems in Education. Dr. Shoop has consulted with
businesses and educational organizations throughout the United States and
in many foreign countries. He is much sought after as a speaker at
national conferences and is a recognized authority in the areas of
educational law, quality work environments and sexual harassment.
CC
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JIM SLATTERY
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March 21, 1993
SUITE C
SECOND DISTRICT, KANSAS
P.O. Box 1306
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
(316) 231-6040
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Hillary:
I am writing to urge President Clinton to appoint Brian Moline of
Topeka, Kansas, to the Board of Directors of the Legal Services
Corporation. I have enclosed some materials describing his
professional background for your review.
Currently general counsel for the Kansas Corporation Commission,
Brian Moline served as executive director of the Legal Aid Society of
Wichita, Kansas, for eight years and as executive director of the
Legal Aid Society of Topeka, Kansas, for four years. He also is a
former Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives.
Brian is one of the founders of the Kansas legal services program and
has been actively involved in its administration and operations
throughout its history.
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legal representation for the poor.
I am completely confident that Brian Moline is totally dedicated
to implementing the policy goals that have been articulated by the
Clinton-Gore Administration. I am personally very interested in
seeing Brian obtain an appropriate position with the Clinton-Gore
Administration and I look forward to discussing this matter with you
personally in the near future.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or my administrative
assistant, Howard Bauleke, if we can be of assistance with regard to
this matter.
Sincerely,
3 Ris
JIM SLATTERY Statery
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Member of Congress
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b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency |(b)(2) of the FOIA]
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b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA|
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors |a)(5) of the PRA|
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy |(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
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of gift.
financial institutions |(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
LEGAL SERVICES
RESUME OF BRIAN J. MOLINE
Name:
Brian John Moline
Address:
4132 Emland Drive, #3, Topeka, Kansas 66606
(913) 272-7423
Place of Birth:
Date of Birth:
(b)(6)
001
Health:
Dependents:
EDUCATION
BA. Wichita University, 1963. Wichita, Kansas
Juris Doctor, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, 1966
Masters of Public Administration, Kansas University, 1983
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Engaged in private law practice 1966-1971. Trial work, civil and criminal practice.
Some appellate practice including 10th circuit.
Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of Wichita, 1971-1979. Responsible for program
planning. operation and communication batween staff, Board of Trustees, client
community and funding sources. Ultimate responsibility for supervision of eleven
attorneys and four para-legals plus clerical personnel. Administration of $300,000
expanded program in several counties, including ACTION support project.
General Counsel, Kansas Corporation Commission, 1979-present. Chief attorney for
state public servica commission. Legal, administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Work includes reviewing all departmental policies and programs regarding legal issues
and other matters assigned; supervising and participating in the conduct of statutorily
provided hearings, and in the filing and trying of lawsuits; providing written and legal
opinions: drafting and testimony on proposed legislation; act as hearing examiner on
federal and state regulatory matters. Supervision of thirteen staff lawyers, four law
clerks and clerical support personnel.
LECAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Executive Director, Legal A1d Society of Wichita, Inc., 1971-1979.
Member, National Legal Aid and Defender Association, 1971-Present.
Elected as small program delegate to Project Advisory Group, 1976.
Elected as Region 5 delegate to Funding Criteria Committee of Project Advisory
Group, 1977-1979.
Consultant to National Legal Services Corporation as trainer for Legislative and
Administrative Advocacy Training, 1977.
LEGAL SERVICES
Brian J. Moline recently returned to the Kansas
Corporation Commission for a second time as General
Counsel. Throughout his career, he has alternated
between state government service and Kansas Legal
Services, the statewide Legal Services program which he
co-founded. He is a former state legislator and has been
an adjunct professor at several Kansas colleges and
universities. Brian is the author of Regulation in
Transition, a monograph on the Kansas Corporation
Commission, and of numerous published articles
profiling distinguished Kansas lawyers and judges.
LEGAL SERVICES
PUBLICATIONS
Monograph
"Regulation in Transition - Evolution of the State
Corporation Commission", Capitol Complex Press, 1983.
Articles
"Legislative Reform," Harpers Wichita Journal, Aug. 15,
1970, Vol. 87, 33.
"A case for Unicameralism", Harpers Wichita Journal, July
17, 1971, Vol. 88 29.
"Kansas needs a Public Advocate", Wichita Eagle, Guest
column.
"Compensation for Consumer Intervention in Proceedings
before the State Corporation Commission", Kansas Bar
Journel, Spring, 1981.
"Common Law Marriage - Another View", The Circuit Rider,
Vol. 20, No. 4. Fall, 1981.
"The Kansas Parentage Act - A Proposal for Equality for
Non-Marital Families", Kansas Bar Journal, Vol. 52 No. 4,
Winter, 1983.
"Wolf Creek and the Rate Making Process", University of
Kansas Law Review, Vol 33, P. 509, Spring, 1985. Also, Law
Review Digest, March/April, 1986, Vol. 35, No. 2.
"Court Ordered Mediation: New Opportunities in Family
Practice", Kansas Bar Journal, Vol. 54, Summer, 1985.
"David Josiah Brewer - Kansas Jurist", Journal of the Kansas
Bar Association, Vol. 55, No. 1, Jan./Feb, 1986.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Comparative Law Seminar, Oxford University, Summer, 1984.
Utility Corporate Finance Seminar, Kidder, Peabody & Co.,
New York, Oct. 26-30, 1981.
Kansas Law of Oil and Gas, Institute for Energy Development,
Nov. 6-7, 1981.
Administrative Law session, National Judicial College, Oct.
12-23, 1980.
Regulatory Studies Program, Michigan State University, July
30 - Aug. 10, 1979.
THE WHITE HOUSE
May 28, 1993
Honorable Jim Slattery
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative Slattery:
Thank you for your letter recommending
Brian Moline to serve on the Board of
Directors of the Legal Services Corporation.
He has clearly demonstrated strong commitment
to legal representation of the poor. I am
pleased to forward his resume to the
personnel office and will urge that he be
given every consideration.
I appreciate your willingness to assist
us in identifying qualified candidates to
serve in this important position.
Sincerely,
Hillary
Hillary Rddham Clinton
THE WHITE HOUSE
June 15, 1993
Honorable Jim Slattery
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Rep. Slattery:
Thank you for your letter in support
of the invitation extended by the St.
Francis Hospital and Medical Center of
Topeka, Kansas. Unfortunately, my
schedule does not permit me to accept
every request that I would like to honor.
If I am able to participate in this
worthwhile event, I will contact Ms. Judy
Trufant, RN, and Ms. Mary Clare Wilson,
RN, directly.
Again, thank you for writing.
Sincerely,
Hillary Idillary Rodham Clinton
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 4, 1993
The Honorable Jim Slattery
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Representative Slattery:
Thank you for your letter regarding Mr. Michael Rooney's
invitation for Mrs. Clinton to speak before the National Provider
Automation Group. If she is able to accept the invitation, we
will contact Mr. Rooney directly.
Sincerely,
Patti Aolis
Patti Solis
Scheduler
THE WHITE HOUSE
May 18, 1993
Honorable Jim Slattery
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative Slattery:
Thank you for your letter in support of
the invitation extended by Mr. James P.
Schwartz, Consulting Director, Kansas
Employer Coalition on Health (KECH).
Unfortunately, my schedule does not
permit me to accept every request that I
would like to honor, and I was unable to
participate in this worthwhile event. I hope
you will pass on my sincere regrets to
Mr. Schwartz.
Again, thank you for writing.
Sincerely,
Hillary
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May 23, 1993
JIM SLATTERY
SUITE C
SECOND DISTRICT, KANSAS
P.O. Box 1306
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
(316) 231-6040
First Lady
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
PAM JUN 7 1993
Dear Hillary:
I am writing to encourage you to accept the enclosed invitation,
which you recently received from St. Francis Hospital and Medical
Center of Topeka, Kansas, which is located in my congressional
district, to speak at activities to be held by the Topeka chapter of
the Association of Operating Room Nurses and St. Francis Hospital in
celebration of National Operating Room Nurses Week.
As Judy Trufant, RN, and Mary Clare Wilson, RN, indicate in their
letter to you, they are very flexible regarding a date and time for
your keynote address, which would take place during the week of
November 14-20, 1993. I urge you to give this invitation your most
serious consideration. As noted in your letter of invitation, Kansans
face health care delivery problems common to both rural and urban
populations and the National O.R. Nurses Week activities provide an
excellent opportunity for you to address these issues as part of a
professional continuing education program.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide further
information regarding this invitation. I look forward to hearing from
you regarding this matter.
Member of Congress
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ST. FRANCIS
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
April 21, 1993
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C.
20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
We are writing on behalf of the Association of Operating Room
Nurses (AORN) and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center of
Topeka, Kansas. Each year, one week in November is
designated as National Operating Room Nurses' Week. This is
a week dedicated to increasing public awareness of the role
of the Operating Room nurse as well as furthering the
education of the OR nurse on current health care issues.
This year, that week is November 14th through the 20th.
Topeka, Kansas, located in the heartland of the nation, faces
many diverse health care issues. The regional population
is both urban and rural and faces the health care problems of
both groups. As concerned professionals, we realize that we
are living through a revolution in health care delivery and
are an integral part of the success of future reforms.
Therefore, we feel a tremendous responsibility to educate
ourselves to meet the challenges of the future of our
profession.
For the past five years, the Topeka chapter of AORN, and
the surgery department of St. Francis Hospital and Medical
Center, have sponsored a national speaker to address current
and critical issues in health care at a professional
continuing education program during National Operating Room
Nurses Week in November.
It is very clear that you have taken an active leadership
role in addressing the tough health care issues facing all of
us. It would be exciting for us to have an opportunity to
hear about the progress of this administration toward its
goals. We also would like to share with you grass roots
insights related to nursing. We therefore invite you to be
the keynote speaker at our regional program in November.
1700 West 7th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66606
913 295-8000
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Although National OR Nurses week is November 14th through the
20th, we are flexible regarding a date and time. Please let
us know if you would be available to make such a presentation
and any fees that would be expected.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing
from you soon.
Sincerely,
Gualy Trufort Judy Trufant RN
Division Director Surgical Services
Mary Clare Skilon
Mary Clare Wilson RN, BSN, CNOR
Educational Coordinator Surgical Services
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
1700 W. 7th St.
Topeka, Kansas 66606
THE WHITE HOUSE
June 15, 1993
Honorable Jim Slattery
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Rep. Slattery:
Thank you for your letter in support
of the invitation extended by the St.
Francis Hospital and Medical Center of
Topeka, Kansas. Unfortunately, my
schedule does not permit me to accept
every request that I would like to honor.
If I am able to participate in this
worthwhile event, I will contact Ms. Judy
Trufant, RN, and Ms. Mary Clare Wilson,
RN, directly.
Again, thank you for writing.
Sincerely,
Hillary Hillary Rodham Clinton
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To: Hilary Rodham Clinton
From: Rep. Jim Slattery (2nd-KS)
Date: March 9, 1993
RE: State Health Care Cost Containment Commissions
As you pursue the concept and framework of "managed
competition under a global budget" to reform our nation's health
care system, I urge you to consider allowing for signifcant state
flexibility to meet national goals and requirements regarding
cost containment and access to the uninsured.
The relationship between federal and state control needs to
be carefully calibrated to achieve a balance between quality care
and cost-effective performance, while allowing for diversity and
experimentation.
I strongly believe that the federal government should set
the ground rules for the system, establish global budgets, assess
new technologies, develop practice guidelines, and have other
continuing responsibilities, such as support for training,
medical research, and public health. The states on the other
hand should be given direct authority to supervise the Health
Insurance Purchasing Cooperatives (HIPCs) and license health
plans.
In addition, I believe it is imperative that states be
allowed to seek federal approval to opt out of the national
program in favor of defined alternatives, as long as they meet
federal budget targets and provide no less than the guaranteed
benefits. I envision State Health Care Cost Containment
Commissions filling that role. I believe a state board will be
necessary to assure oversight, monitoring, and in large part,
implementation. I would like to work with you and the
Presidential Task Force in further defining a role for the
states.
Because of the unique geographical and population make-up of
each state I believe it is important to allow them to address
their concerns as best they can. I believe establishing State
Health Care Cost Containment Commissions can help them meet their
responsibilities in this area.
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KEY ELEMENTS OF HEALTH CARE REFORM
* Universal Access and Coverage
Every person should have access to a standardized package of
health care benefits. The current health insurance system is seriously
flawed and must be restructured. At a minimum, the Clinton
Administration health care proposal, expected in May, must require that
health insurance reform include:
-A core package of health insurance benefits offered to everyone.
-Portable health insurance benefits to avoid job-lock.
-No exclusions based on pre-existing conditions.
-An option to purchase supplemental benefits.
-Standardized health insurance forms.
-State Health Cost Containment Commissions or Insurance
Purchasing Cooperatives to negotiate and offer group rates with
lower administrative costs for individuals and small businesses.
-Movement away from fee-for-service reimbursement which
encourages overutilization and towards capitated systems like
health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
-Universal coverage of care to all pregnant women and children by
January 1, 1995.
* Cost Containment
States must have the central role in cost containment. By
establishing State Health Cost Containment Commissions, states would
have flexibility and authority to contain costs and implement any major
health care reform proposal. Because each state has unique
characteristics and demographics, they should be given much latitude in
achieving universal access for their population and be the responsible
entity for containing health care costs. A decentralized role for the
federal government will be the key to successful health care reform.
* Quality and Accountability
Health insurance plans should be required to report full
information on the outcomes of treatments and the costs of services.
Such information should include: type of procedure; cost; medical
result; and patient satisfaction. This information would be given to
consumers and employers to allow them to choose the most efficient,
highest-quality providers. It would also be used by providers to help
them change their practice styles.
* Tax Fairness
Employers should be allowed to deduct the basic health plan costs,
but not the excess costs of policies which cover more than the basic
benefits package. State Health Cost Containment Commissions should be
given the option to require copayments for basic policies to make
consumers cost conscious. The tax deduction for health insurance costs
of farmers and other self-employed individuals should be increased from
25% to 100% of the basic benefits package.
*
Malpractice Reform
A recent study indicated that the nation's health care system
could save $36 billion or more over the next five years by reducing or
eliminating the practice of "defensive medicine." Possible reforms in
this area include: finding ways to resolve malpractice disputes
without going to trial, such as creating administrative boards to make
preliminary recommendations on settlement of lawsuits; creating a
national registry to provide pre-service information for consumers and
to prevent dangerous doctors from crossing state lines; and granting
physicians and hospitals immunity from suits if they follow
government-set guidelines for appropriate treatment.
*
Facilitate Communication, Merging, Collaboration and Consolidation of
Services and Information
-The Slattery Hospital Antitrust Act (H.R. 2406) would allow
hospitals in communities with populations of less than 125,000 to
cooperatively provide services exempting them from antitrust laws that
discourage, and in some cases, prohibit such cooperation. Under this
bill, eligible hospitals would have to rely on Medicare and Medicaid
reimbursements for 40 percent of their total revenues and would have to
demonstrate to the Health Care Financing Administration that government
expenditures and cost to consumers would be reduced by consolidation of
services.
*
Rural and Other Underserved Areas
Reform of the U.S. health care system through expansion of
"managed competition" may be feasible in medium-sized or large
metropolitan areas; however, smaller metropolitan areas and rural areas
with a scarcity of practitioners would require alternative approaches
to ensure access and efficiency. A priority in health care reform must
be increased funding for the National Health Service Corps; Community
and Migrant Health Centers; and Area Health Education Centers.
*
Living Wills
It should be mandated that as a condition to receiving Social
Security benefits, Medicare benefits, or Medicaid benefits, all
recipients be required to accept or decline a standard living will
form.
Preventive Health
Emphasis on preventive health programs will be essential to
successful cost containment and having a healthier nation. Priority
should be given to early intervention, immunization and screening
programs. Urgent priority should be given to ensuring that all
children under two years old are properly vaccinated. Preventive
health care should be the only service for which no copayment or
deductible may be charged.
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JIM SLATTERY
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The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
First Lady
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Hillary:
I am pleased to share with you a copy of the
introduction to a forthcoming publication entitled: A Better
Way to Live: Common-sense advice for parents on how to spot
& stop sexual harassment in our schools written by Robert J.
Shoop, PhD, Professor of Education Law at Kansas State
University.
On the behalf of Dr. Shoop, I would like to personally
invite you to submit a brief forward to this important
publication. As First Lady and a dedicated advocate of
childrens' rights, your contribution to this guide to ending
sexual harassment in our schools would be very valuable.
I recognize that your schedule is very demanding;
however, I believe this publication will be of significant
interest to you and an important resource for parents and
educators.
Thank you, in advance, for your interest in this
project. I look forward to hearing from you regarding a
forward to this publication. Please feel free to contact me
should you require any information or additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Jan JIM SLATTERY
Member of Congress
Staff Contact:
Sarah Elder
Washington Office
July 15, 1993
MEMORANDUM FOR PAM BARNETT
FROM:
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SUBJECT: First Lady Photos
Legislative Affairs has sent out photographs to the following
Members of the House taken with the First Lady at the White House
Reception for the Democratic Whips on June 24, 1993.
John Bryant
Benjamin L. Cardin
Robert E. Wise, Jr.
Philip R. Sharp
Neil Abercrombie
Ron Wyden
William J. Jefferson
Buddy Darden
Frank McCloskey
Dale Kildee
Timothy J. Penny
Nita Lowey
Tom Bevill (POTUS also in photo)
Martin Sabo
James L. Oberstar
Robert T. Matsui
Butler Derrick
Dan Glickman
Jim Slattery
Richard J. Durbin
John Lewis
Bud Cramer
Jim Chapman
Rosa DeLauro
THE WHITE HOUSE
February 25, 1993
Dear Congressman Slattery:
I want to thank you for your
participation in the meeting on health
care reform arranged by the leadership.
Your collaboration in this endeavor gives
me much confidence that we will succeed.
I appreciated your thoughtful
comments on cost containment, setting
priorities, and state flexibility and
empowerment.
I look forward to working with you,
and hope you won't hesitate to give us the
benefit of your advice.
Sincerely,
Hilliary
Honorable Jim Slattery
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
February 7, 1993
MEMORANDUM FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
FROM:
JACK LEW
SUBJECT:
MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN JIM SLATTERY
Tomorrow you are scheduled to meet with Congressman Jim Slattery (D-Kan). He
has not co-sponsored any of the health plans this year, but has expressed concerns about
"new entitlements" in the Administration plan. He has also been quoted as describing the
comprehensive benefits package as too rich.
On the positive side, Slattery has written to you expressing concern that pediatric
benefits be protected. This is consistent with a long held view that federal benefits for the
elderly have been protected at the expense of more vulnerable populations, such as children.
In addition to a general appeal for Slattery to remain open to a plan which will
guarantee private insurance with comprehensive benefits, there are several specific issues
which it would be worthwhile raising:
(1)
The assertion that the benefits are rich can be countered factually. The
comprehensive package is very close both the average and the midpoint of
private insurance today, which is hardly the profile of a rich plan.
The one benefit which makes the package differ relative to other plans that are
offered today is preventative health care -- a benefit which he strongly
endorses in the context of children's health. Removing this benefit would make
the plan much closer to a bare bones plan, but would also leave exposed the
very population he is trying to protect.
(2)
This is not an open ended entitlement. Premiums will finance all benefits,
except for individuals who are eligible for discounts, which are based on
income. Even the means tested discount pool is subject to an overall
entitlement cap.
Since Slattery is running for governor, it would not hurt to point out that the Cooper
bill shifts the burden for long term care from Medicaid to the states, creating a significant
new burden for the states.
Slattery is very concerned about the impact of the plan on businesses in Kansas.
While you are not likely to put these fears to rest, it would be worth making the case that
overall businesses across the nation will be better off, and that businesses which insure today
will be big winners. We can promise to work with him as we complete the state by state
analysis to make certain that he is comfortable with the impact on Kansas.
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING 2/8/94
SENATOR PAUL SIMON (D-IL) - Senator Simon is a co-sponsor of the
Health Security Act but has not been very engaged of late. He
liked the President's threat of a veto if universal coverage is
not ensured. Long an opponent of television violence, Simon is
also connecting the need for gun control to health care reform.
He has been one of the Senate's strongest advocates for long-term
care and children's and minority issues. He is also strongly
supportive of mental health coverage.
CONGRESSMAN JIM SLATTERY (D-KS) : Congressman Slattery, who is
running for Governor, is a moderate to conservative Democrat who
has been willing to buck the leadership in order to reduce the
budget deficit. In addition to Energy and Commerce, Slattery is
a member of the Veterans' Affairs and Banking Committees, the
Rural Health Care Coalition and the Mainstream Forum. In the
100th Congress, he was part of the committee's "group of nine"
which tried to work with all sides on the Clean Air Act.
Slattery often works together with Representative Glickman and
Long. Moderate conservatives look to him for leadership.
Recent Developments: Janet Marguia met with Rep. Slattery
February 1. The following are her comments from that meeting:
Overall, he has not signed on to any bill, despite heavy pressure
from Rep. Cooper, because he would ultimately like to be with the
White House. He feels that his vote on the BTU tax was very
tough and does not want to walk the plank again for the
President, only to be undercut in the Senate. His constituents,
who he feels do not really understand the plan, are afraid that
government will be running medicine. He wants the Administration
to deal with that fear. He will be holding town hall meetings
during the February recess.
Major concern is the impact on small business in Kansas. He
is fearful that it will mean a big tax on small business and the
loss of jobs. His staff is gathering data on the size of small
businesses in Kansas and how they would be effected. He wonders
what dropping the threshold would mean for his state. Slattery
feels the HIPICS are to exclusive and the 5,000 figures too high.
A second concern is financing. Slattery is totally opposed to
any more unfunded mandates. He served on the Budget Committee
with Director Panetta and is hopeful that the financing plans are
real. He will be very sensitive to how CBO scores the plan and
its numbers. He will want to reconcile his concerns about the
financing with his hopes for health care reform.
He suggests starting with a smaller benefits package, and if
the savings are there, expanding it later. He would like to
collect the savings for one year and then begin spending it, SO
that he can be sure the financing figures are correct. He thinks
Medicare is a very good attempt to provide health care to senior
citizens, and therefore we could hold off on expansion of
benefits such as prescription drugs and home health care.
Slattery believes the savings attributed to Medicare are too
high. He worked on the omnibus reconciliation bills, and from
that background questions whether there is that much still
available in possible savings. He is also concerned that
additional cuts will have a negative impact on rural versus urban
hospitals.
Abortion is an issue on which Slattery would like the federal
government to be silent, and the states to prevail. He has been
and will continue to be a supporter of Hyde amendments not
because he is a hard-core pro-lifer but because he doesn't want
federal funds paying for abortion. Slattery believes that
whatever comes out on health care will have to allow a Hyde
amendment to stand. Janet feels that on health care he'll only
be able to go as far as he is comfortable with the outcome on
abortion.
Other background notes:
Slattery is a founding member of the Rural Health Care
Coalition and co-chairs their Health Care Task Force with Rep.
Gunderson. He introduced and was a leader on the National Health
Service Corps which has incentives for young physicians to go to
rural areas. The First Lady might thank him for his leadership
in that area. He formerly headed the Hospital Task Force.
Slattery could also be thanked for his work on HR 1765, his
hospital anti-trust bill, which is particularly aimed at small,
rural hospitals. In putting. out their principles on hospital
anti-trust, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade
Commission have essentially endorsed his ideas and, he feels,
taken guidance from his bill. None of it is inconsistent with
the Health Security Act.
Not surprisingly, Slattery is a strong supporter of state
flexibility and feels the state's role is very important. He
supports consensus measures believing that Congress must do
something this year. If passage of a broad package is not
possible, he would want insurance reform and prevention passed.
Slattery recently completed a poll of Democrats in Kansas
which put health care at fifth or sixth among their concerns.
This is consistent with a statewide poll which shows three out of
four Kansans happy with their health care and not worried about
losing it if they change jobs. The Census Bureau reports 11% of
Kansans without health care coverage.