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About one in 10 Americans reported using marijuana in 2012-2013, more than double the share in 2001-2002, according to a study published online today by JAMA Psychiatry. The prevalence of marijuana use disorders nearly doubled over the period, to about 3%. Adults under age 30 had the highest…
By Shellie Byrum Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden and the city seven years ago embarked on the Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative (MHCI), also known as Healthy BR, a 501(c)3 non-profit organized to communicate, coordinate and collaborate community-wide efforts to pursue better health…
The open enrollment period for the 2016 Health Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1, and it’s critical for all community stakeholders, including hospitals, to continue to build on the good work that has been done during the past couple of years to make it easier for millions more Americans to…
The AHA last week said it is “very disappointed” with a federal court decision that will exclude all drugs with an “orphan” designation from the 340B Drug Pricing Program for rural and cancer hospitals.
By Shellie Byrum To reach people who need health coverage in isolated areas, you have to meet them where they live.That’s the central theme behind Wellmont Health System’s outreach strategy for the upcoming open enrollment period that begins Nov. 1.
Prescribers and pharmacies who were unable to complete online certification for the new Clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Program due to technical issues should try again because the problem was resolved as of Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday.
The American Cancer Society today recommended women at average risk for breast cancer receive screening mammograms annually starting at age 45, transitioning to every two years starting at age 55.
The Department of Homeland Security’s “Stop. Think. Connect.” campaign is promoting resources and events to help educate organizations and the general public about cybersecurity threats and safety practices as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For more on the month…
The Medicare Rights Center last night honored Rick Pollack, AHA president and CEO, and Nora Super, executive director of the 2015 White House Conference on Aging, at its annual awards dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of Medicare.
The Department of Health and Human Services today awarded $22.9 million to help 24 states certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics and establish a Medicaid prospective payment system for their services. The states also will solicit input from stakeholders and apply to participate in a two-…