Authors say there is no justification for withholding hepatitis C treatment for individuals who use injected drugs, and yet, a majority of states restrict access for that population.
Authors say there is no justification for withholding hepatitis C treatment for individuals who use injected drugs, and yet, a majority of states restrict access for that population.
While drug testing strategies are all over the map, there’s not any one organization that is doing it just right. Experts say it’s important for organizations to design a plan and stick to it.
While drug testing strategies are all over the map, there’s not any one organization that is doing it just right. Experts say it’s important for organizations to design a plan and stick to it.
Hepatitis C (HCV) is an infection caused by a virus. It can be acute (short duration) or chronic (long-lasting). Approximately 15% to 25% of acute cases clear the virus from their bodies without treatment. HCV can lead to liver disease, and...
Hepatitis C (HCV) is an infection caused by a virus. It can be acute (short duration) or chronic (long-lasting). Approximately 15% to 25% of acute cases clear the virus from their bodies without treatment. HCV can lead to liver disease, and...
This Court decision is a great victory for social justice. It is essential that the poor and near poor have access to health coverage. Such coverage, with sliding subsidies, has been made available through ACA.
This Court decision is a great victory for social justice. It is essential that the poor and near poor have access to health coverage. Such coverage, with sliding subsidies, has been made available through ACA.
Avalere analysis found that generic oxycodone, which lacks abuse-deterrents, was covered by nearly all plans, while OxyContin with abuse deterrents was covered by just 33 percent.
Avalere analysis found that generic oxycodone, which lacks abuse-deterrents, was covered by nearly all plans, while OxyContin with abuse deterrents was covered by just 33 percent.
Pennsylvania launched its newly designed PDMP on Thursday, now with oversight by the health department and access granted to clinicians and pharmacists, who by law must use the database in everyday practice.
Pennsylvania launched its newly designed PDMP on Thursday, now with oversight by the health department and access granted to clinicians and pharmacists, who by law must use the database in everyday practice.
Geography is often a key factor in shaping the design of a behavioral healthcare facility and can influence design choices such as color, materials, lighting or structural elements of a building.
Geography is often a key factor in shaping the design of a behavioral healthcare facility and can influence design choices such as color, materials, lighting or structural elements of a building.
The use of EHRs in behavioral health is significantly lower than general healthcare, and developing structure and standardization will be critical for increasing the tech’s viability, according to a new report.
The use of EHRs in behavioral health is significantly lower than general healthcare, and developing structure and standardization will be critical for increasing the tech’s viability, according to a new report.
