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For Those Addicted To Opioids, Injuries Often Go Far Beyond Drugs Themselves
“I would say at least 75 percent, every three of four patients who comes in after an overdose has some sort of associated injury, whether it’s a minor injury or major injury from that overdose,” says Dr. Ali Raja, the vice chair of emergency medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Jury Deliberates On Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Case Caused By Compounding Pharmacy
Barry Cadden, co-founder and former president of the New England Compounding Center, faces second-degree murder charges, as well as fraud and other allegations. The contamination killed 64 with another 700 sickened across 20 states.
Kansas Lawmakers Begin Efforts To Reverse Brownback’s Cuts To Medicaid
The governor last summer reduced funding for KanCare by $56 million. Also, some Iowa residents with disabilities say the new Medicaid managed care plans are cutting the amount of assistance they get, and an effort by Texas to change Medicaid payment rules helps lower the number of early elective births.
A General Found A Way To Reduce Veteran Suicide — But The Army Isn’t Adopting It
Major General Dana Pittard implemented a strategy at Fort Bliss in Texas so that it had the lowest suicide rate of any major Army installation in the world. But despite it being acknowledged as a model of success, the Army as a whole hasn’t implemented it.
Drastic Health Cuts In Trump Budget Panned As ‘Cartoon Villain Approach To Biomedical Innovation’
Scientists and industry speak out about President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts to health spending.
GOP Needs To ‘Go Back To Drawing Board,’ American Medical Association Says
Still Dr. Andrew Gurman, the president of the group, says that while the AMA has been engaging with members of Congress throughout the process, there are currently no plans to step up efforts in a “blitz.” The head of Families USA and the former head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also speak about plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
People With Disabilities Raise Concerns That Independence Could Falter Under GOP Medicaid Cuts
Although the federal government does not require it, state Medicaid programs now cover home health assistance for adults with disabilities. Many of these enrollees are concerned that revamping Medicaid’s funding formula could threaten that aid. Meanwhile, news outlets also look at how the changes would affect Texas and Colorado.
The Problem With Trying To Cover Those 24M People: It Costs A Lot Of Money
And that creates a tricky political problem for Republicans. In other news on the American Health Care Act, insurers project that premiums could jump by as much as 20 percent in 2018, a look at health savings accounts, the Cadillac tax and more.
GOP Replacement Plan Narrowly Passes Through Budget Committee
Three conservative Republicans joined the Democrats on the committee to vote against the legislation.
‘It’s Not Herding Cats. It’s Herding Ravenous Tigers’: Trump, Ryan Work To Corral Reluctant Members
As resistance mounts on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) try to ensure passage of the American Health Care Act. However, the tension may be putting a strain on an already fragile relationship between the two.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Thumbs Down On Genetic-Testing Bill; Sessions Takes Aim At Medical Marijuana
A selection of opinions on health care from around the nation.
More Fallout From CBO’s Estimates…
Opinion writers offer their analysis of the impact that the Congressional Budget Office’s calculations regarding the American Health Care Act are having on the GOP repeal-and-replace effort.
Perspectives: Playing Offense, Defense On GOP Health Plan
Editorial pages offer a variety of views on the House GOP’s American Health Care Act.
Thoughts On The Winners And Losers In The GOP Health Proposal
For some editorial and opinion writers, the list of losers appears longer.
Longer Looks: Medicaid And Disabled Children; Zika; And Freud
Each week, KHN’s Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
Outlets report on news from Florida, Minnesota, California, Texas and Virginia.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions ‘A Bit Dubious’ About Medical Marijuana
However, in the past President Donald Trump has voiced “100 percent” support for medical marijuana.
Residents Of Richer Nations Have Higher Anxiety Rates Than Poorer Countries, Survey Shows
That anxiety can interfere more with daily activities and responsibilities, researchers find. In other public health news, a group of doctors warns that Americans are sicker due to climate change. And experts looks to practices in Oregon as end-of-life examples.
Dangers Of Unregulated Stem Cell Treatments Highlighted After Three Women Lost Sight
Stem cell clinics are flourishing, but the government has not done much to protect patients from the sometimes risky treatments.
