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Permanent waiver on prescription drug delivery clears House | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-09-26 11:51:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2024, sponsored by Rep. Diana Harshbarger from Tennessee. This legislation restores mail delivery of prescribed drugs for Medicare beneficiaries, addressing obstacles that arose after COVID-19 modifications to the Stark Law, which restricted mail delivery and caregiver pickup of prescriptions. Harshbarger highlighted the challenges faced by Medicare seniors, particularly in rural areas, who struggle to access necessary medications. The bill aims to improve timely access to critical medications for patients, including cancer patients, and has bipartisan support with 69 co-sponsors. It’s now under review in the Senate.

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AM Forecast (6/16): Warm and muggy today with hit or miss showers and storms

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-06-16 05:42:47

SUMMARY: Today will be warm and muggy with hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances become more widespread Tuesday, bringing heavy rain especially late afternoon and evening. Wednesday will be hot, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and heat indices reaching the mid to upper 90s. Thursday sees more widespread rain and potential stronger storms. Summer officially starts Friday night, and the weekend will bring the first 90-degree highs of the year, with heat indices nearing triple digits. Be mindful of heat safety as you plan for the hot and humid conditions ahead.

Scattered showers and storms are possible each day through Thursday while remaining very muggy. Temperatures could reach the low 90s this weekend.

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TBI shares tips to prevent elder abuse

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-06-15 22:33:15

SUMMARY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) emphasizes the importance of preventing elder abuse on World Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse involves physical, mental, sexual, emotional harm, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable seniors. TBI prioritizes prosecuting offenders swiftly to ensure justice. Special Agent Brock urges reporting suspicious injuries or situations to Adult Protective Services, local law enforcement, or TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division, which recovers millions in fraud annually—yielding over $3 returned per dollar spent. The issue is widespread: about 10% of seniors aged 65+ face elder abuse yearly, but only 1 in 14 cases are reported, highlighting the need for community vigilance.

For nearly 20 years, people have recognized June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

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Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic

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www.wkrn.com – Raven Moore – 2025-06-15 14:51:00

SUMMARY: The Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. In return, Memphis receives Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2026, 2028, 2030), and a lightly protected 2029 pick swap. Bane, drafted in 2020, averaged 17.8 points over five seasons and recently signed a five-year, \$197 million extension. Caldwell-Pope, a two-time NBA champion, averaged 8.7 points with Orlando in 2024. Anthony, also a 2020 first-round pick, averaged 12.5 points during his time with the Magic. The trade represents a major roster shift for both teams heading into future seasons.

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