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Monthly Archives: November 2011
SAMHSA News: What Military Patients Want Civilian Providers to Know
From SAMHSA news: What Military Patients Want Civilian Providers to Know By Sandy D. Cogan Staff Sergeant David Hollinrake (left) instructs trainee Leland Wilcox about the military way of life during Operation Immersion in Warwick, RI. Photo courtesy of Army … Continue reading
Reclaiming Futures: MSNBC Doc Gives Voice to Youth Sentenced as Adults
From Reclaiming Futures blog: MSNBC documentary gives a voice to youth sentenced as adultsby AKUA HENDERSON Editor’s Note: “Young Kids, Hard Time” originally aired November 20th. MSNBC will re-air it on Saturday, November 26th, at 2 pm PST / 5 … Continue reading
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Politico: States Wrestling with Health Exchange Development
States squirm over health exchanges By: Jason Millman November 28, 2011 11:11 PM EST For state governments, the coming Supreme Court ruling on health reform isn’t an abstract argument about the U.S. Constitution. It’s a highly practical question about whether, … Continue reading
Democrat and Chronicle: Budget Challenges for Governor Cuomo
From the D&C: Next year’s budget challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo already “ALBANY — Faced with a lagging economy and a growing deficit, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says balancing the state’s budget won’t solve its worsening fiscal problems. With tax receipts well … Continue reading
RWJF: Improving Medicaid Enrollment and Retention through Proper Use of Data
Using Data to Drive State Improvement in Enrollment and Retention Performance By: Trenholm C, Harrington M, Snyder A and Weiss AM In: Maximizing Enrollment: Transforming State Health Coverage Publisher: National Academy for State Health Policy Published: November 2011 … Continue reading
WP: Colleges Worry About Increased Use Of Px Stimulants
From the Washington Post: College administrators worry that use of prescription stimulants is increasing By Jenna Johnson, Published: November 27 The American University junior never finishes her monthly prescription of instant-release Adderall used to control her ADHD. She says taking … Continue reading
JT/The Partnership: AMA Seeks Dr. Training to Prevent Px Drug Abuse
From the JT/The Partnership news blog: American Medical Association Calls for Doctor Training to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse By Join Together Staff | November 28, 2011 | 1 Comment | Filed in Drugs, Healthcare, Prescription Drugs & Prevention The American … Continue reading
NPR: Treatment, Not Jail, For Low Level Drug Crimes
From NPR: Treatment, Not Jail, For Low Level Drug Crimes November 25, 2011 Listen to the Story Tell Me More November 25, 2011 A pilot program in Seattle, Wash., and surrounding King County allows some low-level drug offenders to go … Continue reading
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Report Shows the U.S. Continues to Outspend on Healthcare
From the Kaiser Health News blog: Report: U.S. Outspends Other Countries On Health Care By Julie Appleby November 23rd, 2011, 5:49 AM We’re No. 1. In health spending. Again. The United States far outpaces other countries in how much it … Continue reading
Updated Rates and Patient Consent Form on NYSDOH Health Homes Website
The NYS DOH Health Homes website has been updated. The DRAFT Projected Average Health Home Payments by Base Health Status and Severity of Illness – Excludes LTC and OPWDD Populations chart has been updated. It’s located in rate information at: … Continue reading
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