these two top executives have kept close tabs on the health care reform debate and worried it is missing in their view the most important targets. >> this is all a discussion about health care insurance. i think the real debate should be about health care reform and how we deliver better care to our patients at lower cost. >> to better control costs, johns hopkins advocate what they call a fundamental change in the coverage delivery. it is similar to managed care, requiring providers to meet a patient's needs for a monthly fee. >> it causes us to think about preventive measures and when a patient needs access to the system. the system right now is largely predicated on a fee-per-service system that is an episodic in nature. there is not a whole lot of

incentive for providers to keep people well. >> it includes a proposal in the house that mimics the managed care approach, rewarding doctors and health systems for better patient outcomes at a lower cost. >> it specialist would take care of you in the hospital. at the time of this charge, we would be careful about how you do not get readmitted to the hospital. we may decide we are going to spend more on health care workers that might go inside your home. it >> the executives like the proposal also controversial. >> there is something to be said about the people that may not be covered. >> i think it is important for patients to have some skin in the game.

this is free, you will abuse it. if you have a skin in the game, you will be more conscientious in what you do. a lot of what we are talking about his personal responsibility for your own health. >> dr. miller and peterson believe some proposal will get through the congress but they are concerned it will be little more than tinkering around the edges. it is the president right about waste and abuse in the system? >> now to that drug overdose of a researcher at the university of maryland school of medicine, which led to the arrest of her boyfriend on in legal drug charges. they were both post-doctoral research fellows at the university of maryland school of medicine. kate amara is live and has the latest. >> please tell us as they began

to look into the death of dr. carrie john, they stumbled upon a drug-growing and drug- smuggling operation. dr. clinton mccracken was arrested after his live-in girlfriend the died of an apparent drug overdose. 29-her old doctor carrie john injected herself with a deadly dose of a drug used to treat heroin addiction. >> these were two pharmacists that had been involved in some type of drug operation inside their home. >> it was an marijuana growing operation which describe how the couple met huge cartons of marijuana on every floor of the home. police say they found other drugs inside the residence,

which mccracken allegedly admitted he bought from an online pharmacy from the philippines along with this fatal dose. >> they would -- the drugs were hidden in stuffed animals. >> the dna is likely to get involved. mccracken was already on the radar of u.s. customs agents for shipping in illegal drugs in a fedex packages. he had yet to be charged in connection with the overdose death. >> under maryland law, the state's attorney's office cannot proceed with any criminal charges until the medical examiner has ruled the death of homicide. >> the autopsy and toxicology reports are pending. they may have avoided warning labels on the drug. it slows breathing so it is dangerous for people with asthma.

you are also never supposed to crush the medication, because it could result in death. >> school has been in session and already some parents in anne arundel county are on edge. safety notices have been sent home about safety incidents that could have harmed their children. >> there have been three incidents is less than 20 days, two that cannot with arrests. while they are not all connected, the school district is reminding parents to have a safety plan in place. the school district has been fiercely pushing safety tips in letters and web postings. this after three students all attending different schools were all involved in troubling incidents what they were on their way to or from school. >> i think the key is to make parents aware what is happening so they can have the

conversations with their children. this should be something that the children have already talked through. >> a 19-year-old was sexually assaulted as she walked to her bus stop here on mount vernon ave. police arrested a 19-year-old later that day. last week, there were two instances in the same day. a sixth grader was on her way to the bus stop. >> the girl was being followed to school and apparently felt uneasy. she dropped her book bag. she found it later in another location. >> a disturbing message was scribbled in her notebook. at 12:30, a woman was arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a taller playing at this playground. >> the child was waiting at the bus stop and that child was of

doctor briefly by a woman. >> police say that was the key in that case, that he yelled getting everyone's attention make sure you know your contact information, have a cellphone if you can, and travel in groups. >> in maryland family is mourning the loss of a 24-year- old marine toad and afghanistan. -- marine and killed in afghanistan. he was four months into his second comment and was expected to be home in time for christmas. >> that is the way he would have wanted it. he was very proud to be a marine. that was his life. i guess if there was any way for him to go, that was the way. >> he leaves behind a wife, three siblings, his parents, and

grandparents. >> a family of a 17-year-old teenager killed in a car accident over the weekend is mourning his death. kwest logan died after apparently losing patrol of his car and plowing into a tree. tim tooten is live with that story. >> kwest logan's family this the worst when he missed curfew. tonight he is being remembered by friends, classmates, and teachers. there was a somber mood at the high school. he was an athlete, a top student, all-around person. >> it is like you are losing a family member. >> you could walk into a room, he not know who you were, and he would be your friend. he was so open and he did not have any enemies. he knew how to cheer you up. he was the funny guy of the

whole class. >> those that knew kwest logan still cannot believe that he is gone. he lost his life in a car accident off of the beltway. his vehicle was found early monday. his family became concerned when he did not call home on saturday. >> he would diligently call somebody. when that did not happen, that is when i alerted his mom. >> students and staff remember the classmate that never knew a stranger and had a reputation for style. >> he was a sharp dresser, intelligent, always smiling, a very kind person. >> kind, caring, and missed. >> he would want us all to dress in style. he was very colorful and flashy.

i think that is the way he would want everybody to remember him. >> kwest logan was a leader in the classroom and on the basketball court. >> stay with us, there is more news ahead. >> supporting a former baltimore ravens linebacker as he helps others fighting against a neuromuscular disease. >> a very difficult schedule is set up for october. here the coaches thoughts on his first regular-season matchups against bill belichick. >> a storm is spinning over southeast canada and new england. there may be a sprinkle tomorrow. we will talk about it in a moment. it is a nice evening this evening. 65 at the inner harbor.

>> of wbal tv are going over the edge, over the edge for recovery that is. today, 98 rock had the first ever rappelling fund raiser. the event is held for the public tomorrow. >> doll look down. a former ravens linebacker is facing his toughest challenge yet and is doing it with style. he is living with lou gehrig's disease. >> a fund raiser is being held to help raise awareness. barry simms has more on

tonight's event. >> he still has an important role with the baltimore ravens. tonight, he is celebrating his 40th birthday but he is doing something else. he is raising money and awareness to combat als. the event is recognizing the 12 years he played for professional football but is also a way for the player to give back. he was diagnosed in 2007 after he noticed a tingling sensation in his right shoulder. the disease affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. the foundation is trying to provide resources to patients and others who suffered from lou gehrig's disease. >> we have to choose to do the best we can with what we are given.

we have chosen through the foundation to do what we can through the foundation and ask to give back through the foundation and held those who need it. >> the event starts at 7:00. the brigade is asking you make any kind of contribution that you can predict you can log on to our website. all proceeds go to charity. and >> now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with john collins. >> and i stated a with a mix of sunshine and clouds. -- a nice day today with a mix of sunshine and clubs. some showers up in michigan. in the past hour or so, we have seen some showers develop. you might see more of that over the next 18 hours as if little

disturbance comes down from the north. once the sunshine broke through, we managed to get the temperature up to 68 at the airport. 47 was the low this morning at the airport. typically this time of year, the high would be 74. we are a little bit below the average. right now, it is down to 66 degrees in easton. annapolis is at 65 degrees. college park is at 68. frederick checks in at 63. the airport has had wind gusts up to 31. at hagerstown, 24 miles per hour. you can't see the clouds very well here. they don't contrast well with the earth's image. it is a pretty good overcast. here is that storm system

spending over southeast canada and parts of new england. there will be a little piece of energy moving across the area tomorrow. we may see more clouds and a brief light shower. we will call it variably cloudy tonight, 48 to 53 will be the low. tomorrow, as we advance our futurecast from tuesday into wednesday, more cloudiness and an indication there might be a little shower out there. the forecast is not a bad one. we might have a little sprinkle or shower. a mix of clouds and sunshine tomorrow. west-northwest winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour. a small craft advisory is on the chesapeake bay. up to 25 knots. here is the insta-weather plus

seven-day forecast. in the 60's tomorrow, a small chance of a shower. thursday, a little bit better, more sunshine, temperatures in the upper 60's. maybe a shower by evening. the highest chance of rain will be on saturday. scattered showers and maybe even a rumble of thunder with 73 degrees as the high. it looks like most of the day for sunday will be partly cloudy. dry conditions and highs continue in the low to mid 70's which is fairly close to nice for this time of year. >> now, 11 spores with gerry sandusky. >> the ravens have sailed through the month of september undefeated and now turn their attention to a rigorous schedule in october starting that -- starting with a face-off against

the patriots. the patriots beat atlanta last week at home. ravens coach points out this is not coach vs. coach, but if it were, he admits it would be interesting. >> i don't think anybody would pay to see that right now, but i would like to say that i would have the edge. >we have great respect, but obviously for everything that has been accomplished. >> the patriots without the service of their starting quarterback. now we find more of the story behind that is a point of concern for the nfl players. he said he injured his groin while escaping an alleged

attacker outside of his apartment complex. he was unable to play last week for the patriots. bill belichick did not want to comment on it but it continues to raise concern for the safety of nfl players. the concern for the terrapins is phase -- is focusing on wins and losses. they now turn their attention to clemson this week. the five turnovers that did them in against rockers has to go away for the wins to return. >> it is not a fun place to be right now. i don't know any other way than to go back and keep working, keep working, and stay positive i was hoping we would get off to a good start, gain some confidence, and not beat herself. >> tonight, two rings for oj.

here is hoping we will celebrate your 50th birthday as well.

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>> a brisk, autumn day out there. >> not bad tomorrow. 67, a nice day on thursday, lots of sunshine. maybe a shower at the end of the day on friday.

a few scattered showers on saturday, maybe a rumble of thunder most of sunday looks partly cloudy and nice. >> not bad. thank you for joining us. >> we will see you back here at 11:00 tonight.

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