The state Department of Welfare’s decision to terminate Medicaid payments, for Valium, a depressant prescribed to
relieve anxiety, has prompted a lawsuit by the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
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K The University Concert Committee has the responsibility to provide the best artists we can obtain
within the limitations of our financial means and to do this at a reasonable ticket price that students
"■l can afford, but we also have a responsibility for the safety of our audience, the observance of the
•I Pennsylvania Fire and Panic Laws - which insure audience safety - and for the maintenance of
physical facilities for their intended use after concerts.
* Unfortunately, few members of an audience consider the existing circumstances until such tragedies
•: as the Beverly Hills Supper Club, Coconut Grove or the Washington Theatre occur. In most cases,
deaths occurred not from fire but from panic. Too many have the attitude “it can’t happen here.”
1; Neither the Concert Committee nor the University Department of Safety can assume this attitude.
>: We would like to share with you our responsibilities as well as our concerns so that we will not have
to disturb the audience during the performance nor jeopardize our having access to the facilities for
:• future concerts. We trust that your understanding of our duties and responsibilities will result in less
; ‘ inconveniences and misunderstandings and a more enjoyable evening for everyone.
The major problems that jeopardize our programs are:
1. Smoking
Smoking is permitted in designated areas such as corridors at the balcony level and to the rear
of the bleachers in Rec Hall and in the lobbies of Eisenhower and Schwab Auditoriums.
2. Open Flames
Lighting of matches or lighters requires us to turn on the house lights for safety purposes. This
action destroys the mood and atmosphere that the artists have created between themselves and
the audience. As a result of this change of atmosphere we have lost many encores the artists had
planned on performing. The artist can hear applause from the dressing room; they can’t see
matches so we encourage loud applause.
3. Aisles
I; Aisles must be kept clear, not only for quick egress to exits in case of emergency, but so that our
first aid teams can reach members of the audience who become ill for various reasons during the
concert
4. Alcohol
Alcohol is not permitted in the buildings and it will be confiscated by the proper authorities
5. Frisbees
Frisbees are fun on the lawn but dangerous in a crowd. There have been several injuries to
unsuspecting members of the audience when hit by a frisbee. The most serious thus far was the
near loss of eyesight when a contact lense was shattered in a persons eye.
6. Entering Rec Hall
The doors to Rec Hall cannot be opened until the artists finish their sound check. This is often
delayed for various reasons beyond control of the Concert Committee. However, entry to Rec
Hall can be as easy or difficult as you make it.. With single lines at each of the six entrances, tickets
and date in hand, it will take about ten minutes at the most. Crowding the doors causes delays,
aggravation and possible injury to your fellow concert goers.
These are some of our major areas of concern not withstanding artists and road crews ec
centricities. By sharing with you these problems, we ask your understanding and cooperation so
that we may continue to obtain facilities and present concerts.
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Valium payments basis for suit
By DAVE VAN HORN
Daily Collegian Staff Writer
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is suing the State
Department of Public Welfare for eliminating payments for
Valium and other benzodiazepines in the state Medicaid
program.
“We feel that the welfare department is practicing medicine
a license,” said Leroy Erickson, the societyls director
of educational activities. “They are condemning the poor to
second-class medical care.”
Roger A. Cutt, commissioner for Medical Programs for the
public welfare department, said Medicaid pays for health care
while the drug program is an optional expense. Families of
four with an income of less than $4,000 to $4,200 are eligible for
Medicaid, but they don't have to be on welfare, he said.
Cutt said Valium is the most prescribed drug in the country
and is abused because of its widespread use.
“Physicians will prescribe the drug indiscriminately,” Cutt
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said. Most physicians, he said, receive their information about
the drug from "detail men” salesmen hired by the drug
menufacturing companies to sell their product.
“Manufacturers spend billions of dollars on advertising, and
they do influence the physician,” Cutt said.
The main point of conflict is between Valium and Librium.
Erickson said generic substitution is not right because the two
drugs act differently upon each individual. Librium will not
have the same effects as Valium in treatment for muscle
spasms and convulsive seizures, he said.
Cutt said for relief of anxiety and tension, Librium and
Valium are similar. He said Valium is primarily used as a
mild tranquilizer, but Librium could do the same at a much
lower price.
Cutt said $1 million in state funds would be saved in one year
if Valium benefits were removed from Medicaid and if people
switched to Librium. “It is a cost-saving measure.”
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