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ITY OF MIAMI 0CT2 81976 THE pi LIBRARY \ ol.52 No. I« Friday, October 29,1976 n, J:;I i Mil Premium Rise Forces Self-Insurance By ALAN MARCUS Through the Professional Income tonE student-operated clinici this ami is providing gynecological ser- Program (PIP), Med School profes- summer whin administrators dis vices to I'atie'iits at relatively low ISIDRO GARCIA surs will pay about $1.5 million an covered that clinici away from the e list Ollha Hurncana Stall nually to the fund. Ceasarrano teilet Jackson Memorial Hospital premis Two committees have been eslab- the Trustees es were' nut covered by the hospital UM's Medical School has become II he-it one' is tin' Sell Insurant e About $100,000 will be used for 1 self insured, dropping AETNA In or by thi Me'd School insurance' Committee and the' other is a risk administrative needs, he said surance as their malpractice insur companies. management commit lee ance representative due to "unrea The insurance features of the pro Eogel said thi' elinies that operat sonable premiums." Assistant Med gram are the sanii' as under AET ed off Medical School premises will ihe purpose of the' Kisk Manage School Vice President Dr. Bernard NA'S coverage' not be reopened even though UM ment program is i»> reduce and e on- Kogel said Eogel said the self-insurance pro has a self-insurance program ol Its trol losses from malpractice suits gram adopted at the Med School own now For 1975-76 year, the Medical Presently, the University is only this year did not result in the Med School paid AETNA an $800,000 The Monday Night Clinic m thr covered up te> $3 million and a pro premium for up to $3 million in in School tuition increase Family Practice Building near the gram is m the making tor coverage) surance coverage. This year The Medical School shut down .IMH complex did reopen this fall to the $10 milliein mark AETNA requested $3,441,000 for the same coverage, according to Board of Trustee member Pat Ceas- sarano. In addition. Ceasarano said, AETNA wanted $1.3 million for up to $10 million coverage. Dr. Eogel said the money for the insurance program will come from Med school Professors who will put money aside each year in a retainer fund. The money for insurance cover- age will be held in escrow while earning interest, Eogel said. Me said "the fact that AETNA asked for the premium increase ob viously indicated that thev were no longer interested in covering the University." The self-insurance program will cover UM Med School professors in- terns, rrsidents and students The eampus Health Center and a clinic will also be covered Each professor must pay a per- cenUge of his salary towards the fund according to his risk probabili ty (surgeons pay more than pedia tricians) Open Door Seeks Student Volunteers B\ CHANDRA Kl ARSI undergei two types ol training fur how to handle certain situations Hurricana Stall Writar six weeks Aside from the workers learning tf you need information on abor The studeni li trained "ii the job how le> handle hirth control and tions, bir.h control, drugs or vene at Open Doot by art experienced drug problems they learn how lei real disease and haven't got the1 team leader. New trainees are- not handle loneliness Loneliness is a time to wait for an answer from allowed to answer the "crisis" tele major problem (or most students st Ms. (;.. Open Doeir can give you phones for the first Ivvei weeks and UM. according to Dr. Kahn. immediate help are always under the supervision eif He said this comes from being Open Door is sponsored hy the' a team leader. away from home and learning how vex resses Trustees Guidance Center and funete>d hy There is also a general orientation to adjust to taking care of oneself there are once a week seminars SAEAi session which one psychiatrist ex Undergraduate Student Body Government Richter Library should be open to all students plains the rules, the philosophy and for all Open Door volunteers. Thev It is operated bv a staff ol five and not only a "privileged few." Ihe history of the Open De>e>r are similar to classes, but no credits Presideni Sue Havey looks to her right in a psychiatrists and volunteer stu I he seeond half of the training is are1 given After the training period pause while addressing the Student Affairs dents held at night, and is under the su Ihe studeni is evaluated hy his per Trill I'M Don Shoemaker said it is a "terri Most of the students are' under Committee of the Board of Trustees in a pervision of a psychiatrist. The stu formance The unqualified student graduate students Open Door fai ul- meeting earlier this week. ble thing" to have inadequate library facilities dents practice roie playing tei under- is encouraged to continue training tv advisor Dr. Malcolm Kahn saiel Havey said (hat the stacks of the Otto and that the matter should be investigated. itand themselves bette<r and to learn the program tries to maintain "a Sec page 2 steady number of volunteers in training " Dr. Kahn tetd student volunteers are first interviewed at the- Guid- /'(iriie.s. Parade*, Pageants, PuzaAes ance Center, Building 21H. hv two psychiatrists. He is asked questions about his background, major, and what expe rience has he had in counseling "Students do not have to be' a Homecoming Celebration Starts Tuesday psychology major, but must be a full-time student at UM." Dr Kahn said. "We are interested in mature interview, talent, sportswear, eve boat driven around the one already By IVONNE ROVIRA hunt to the Miss University of tion which begins Tuesday and qualified people." Hurricana Stall Wretar Miami beauty pageant highlight this "Homecoming is the welcoming ning gown and poise," Pageani in the water anel ignites it." Hurri According to Dr Kahn. students Activities ranging from a treasure' year's 10-day Homecoming celebra- 0f the alumni to the Universitv.' Chairwoman i Isa Schwartzenberg cane Skiers Board ol Directors Homecoming Chairman 1'crrv 1 e- said member Prank Bell said vine said. Wednesday's Homecoming Pa Prior tei the' boat burning, partici rade, beginning at 7 p.m . Will sport pating organizations will cheer at a Following the opening ceremo Iron Arrow Seeks Court Ruling approximately 170 units, making it 7 p.m pep i.Hi'. Following it will nies at which UM President Henry the largest collegiate parade' In The be I concert at 8:30 p.m. King Stanford will issue- an official Bv ALAN MARCUS The University originally had until .lune 30 to com country, according to I e\ Ine The Homecoming Dance from H Edelor proclamation will be ihe treasure ply with the HEW ruling charging the Universitv with There will be' 13 or 11 mare lung p.m. toT> a.m., Nov 12, will be at Iron Arrow members proposed a constitutional hunt traditionally held on the first noncompliance of Title IX of the Education Acts of bands, special Interest groups and the Fontainebleau Hotel I li keta are amendment to lap women but 30 days must elapse be day. Each organization\ represen 1872 floats. The parade will follow last $10 per ceilljile' fore a vote can be' taken. UM President Henry King tative follows clues tei collie I puzzle Since that time, the University was granted two year's mute "Tickets are on sale this week in Stanford said. pieces. When he has them all, he re additional extensions. They now have until Dec 1 tei POf the lasl 50 ve'ais. I M lias the Breeteway, and It's reserved In the meantime, however. Iron Arrow will not he turns and puts together the puzzle, comply with HEW burned a boat prior to the Home seating so thai people can reserve allowed to tap women this semester and pending the Tomorrow Iron Arrow, UM and HEW attorneys Points are awarded feir this tei- coming game to symbolize' the oul an entire' table. Tickets are gemig results of an injunction to be filed tomorrow in district will present their cases in court as Iron Arrow seeks an ward the all-around events trophies come. The boat this year will be very quickly, though," Dance court, may not he allowed to participate in other Home injunction against the University and HEW presented to two of the organiza •supplied hy Hurricane' Skiers anel ( hairiii.en Yale dalanter said coming activities. Dr. Stanford said he thought the sentiment of the tions at the Homecoming Dam i burnt at 8:49 p.m., Thursdav Dress is semi-formal. Drinks are' Dr Stanford said the Department of Health Educa evening was such that the members were in favor of An old superstition has it thai II available' al .i I ash bar. tion and Welfare "cannot condone official tapping " Miss University e>l Miami and her tapping women, "although they didn't want to be the' mast<; fall prior tei the' boat's Also mentioned Is a sur|>rise Iron Arrow Chief .lohn Benedict said the grmip court will he chosen at X p nt. that forced into it " sinking, UM will win the game .iileleel SttrSI tion. could not tap women this fall. Stanford said evening by Miami-area personal!' After the court's decision, it will he decided wheth "We put our boat, an inheiard ski "Ai the dance, trophies lor Home The President said there are two alternatives left ties.