Congress set to ban surprise medical billing in year-end spending package

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve

Congress set to ban surprise medical billing in year-end spending package https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/congress-set-to-ban-surprise-medical-billing-in-year-end-spending-package Congress is poised to include a ban on “surprise” medical bills as part of its massive year-end spending package that lawmakers are expected to vote on Monday. In a joint statement Sunday night, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer […]

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Oregon State Advocates FIght to Reverse Opioid Guidelines That Hurt Chronic Pain Patients

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve

Oregon State Advocates FIght to Reverse Opioid Guidelines That Hurt Chronic Pain Patients https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/oregon-state-advocates-fight-to-reverse-opioid-guidelines-that-hurt-chronic-pain-patients/ar-BB1c7zOj?li=BBnba9O © The Mighty Medicines pills scattered on a prescription pad with a pen The past five years has been especially difficult for those suffering with intractable medical conditions that cause chronic pain. Even before the 2016 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids, the social […]

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