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Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Democrats Want To See Funding To Fight Opioid Epidemic In Spending Bill
The Hill: Dems Push For More Money For Opioid Fight
Top Democrats are pushing for additional federal dollars to combat the opioid epidemic, saying more money is needed to curb the crisis killing thousands of Americans each year. Democrats have indicated that additional opioid funding will be one of several top priorities the party is pushing for in a larger spending deal. But Republicans haven’t matched their rhetoric, making it unclear if additional dollars will come in a spending package. (Roubein, 12/5)
In other news on the crisis —
New Hampshire Public Radio: N.H. Medical Examiner Seeking More Workers To Handle Heavy Caseload
The state medical examiner’s office is dealing with a heavy workload amid the opioid crisis and staffing shortages. Its case load has nearly doubled in the last two decades due to population growth and the drug crisis. Former chief medical examiner Dr. Andrew Thomas retired this year, and Dr. Jennie Duval took his place. (Ganley and McIntyre, 12/5)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio Woman Accused Of Overdosing With Child In Car
A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she was found in a car unconscious from an overdose with her 19-month-old child inside. (Pinckard, 12/6)
