News Headlines for West Hyattsville, Maryland

Maryland to revise medevac guidelines (Baltimore Sun)
Doctor's OK to be required before some copter flights In a move that could reduce the number of medevac flights in Maryland, state emergency medical officials announced yesterday that ambulance teams will be required to consult with doctors before deciding whether flying some accident victims to a trauma center is better than driving them to a local hospital.

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Panel to Review Maryland Medevac Helicopters (FOX 5 Washington D.C.)
A national panel of experts will review operations for Maryland's medevac helicopters in the wake of a helicopter crash that killed four people and seriously injured a fifth. Robert Bass, the executive director of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems says the air transport of the critically injured in Maryland will be reviewed to ensure safety and to make the system ...

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Maryland Insurance Administration orders refunds for premium loan charges (BizJournals)
At least nine Maryland premium loan companies charged Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund policyholders more interest than allowed by state law, insurance regulators said Monday.

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Energy-efficiency survey ranks Maryland among the clean dozen in U.S. (BizJournals)
Maryland has grabbed the No. 12 spot on a list of the most energy-efficient states, according to a new report released Monday.

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Maryland regulators press PJM Interconnection on brownouts (BizJournals)
Maryland utility regulators want the region’s electric grid operator to brief them and other states that may face energy shortfalls in three years.

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University of Maryland kicks off annual Rihani lectures (The Daily Star Lebannon)
The University of Maryland recently announced the inauguration of the Ameen Rihani Annual Lecture Series. "The College is proud to inaugurate this lecture series in the name of Ameen Rihani, whose work goes far to establish understanding between East and West, a consideration with as much importance in his day as today," said professor Edward Montgomery.

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Maryland Commissioner: 9 Premium Finance Companies Broke the Law (Insurance Journal)
Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph Tyler has issued cease and desist orders to nine premium finance companies which he says are collecting illegally high interest rates on insurance policies. T

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Recap: Virginia vs. Maryland (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Marc Verica threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another, as the Virginia Cavaliers blanked the Maryland Terrapins, 31-0, in an ACC clash at Scott Stadium. Verica passed for 226 yards on 25-of-34 attempts, as Virginia (2-3, 1-1 ACC) snapped a two-game slide. It was a nice rebound by Verica, who threw four picks and lost a fumble in a 31-3 setback at Duke last weekend. Coming into the ...

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MARYLAND: Expert panel to review medevac guidelines (The Daily Times)
BALTIMORE — A national panel of experts will review operations for Maryland's medevac helicopters in the wake of a helicopter crash that killed four people and seriously injured a fifth.

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Virginia 31, Maryland 0 (CBS 13 Baltimore)
Marc Verica threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Virginia finally clicked on offense and stunned Maryland 31-0 on Saturday night.

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