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As fentanyl use spikes, feds urge states to ease methadone rules

The federal government wants to make permanent a rule allowing certain patients to take home up to a 28-day supply of the addiction medication methadone, instead of going to a clinic for a daily dose.

Dec 27, 2022

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A New Paramedic Policy May Guide Overdose Patients Into Treatment

Administering buprenorphine in the first few critical minutes after an overdose patient wakes up resulted in a substantial number of patients seeking treatment within 30 days.

Oct 24, 2022

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Doctors Prescribe Healthy Meals To Keep Patients Out Of The Hospital

The federal government’s recent approval of Oregon’s request to modify its Medicaid program could lead to medically tailored meals for people with low-incomes.

Oct 18, 2022

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Less Than Half Of Kids With Sickle Cell Anemia Receive Recommended Care

Sickle cell anemia, the leading cause of stroke in children, affects roughly 100,000 Americans, primarily Black people.

Sep 27, 2022