Bill Would Punish Drug-Using Pregnant Women
Bill would punish drug-using pregnant women
Bill Haslam to veto a bill that would allow women to be charged with assault if they abuse narcotics while pregnant and then give birth to a child who is dependent on drugs… Continue reading
Bill Would Force Doctors to Run Prescription Drug History Checks
Bill would force doctors to run prescription drug history checks
The programs have been growing in size and scope across the nation over the past decade, as prescription drug abuse has proliferated into what state and federal officials are calling… Continue reading
Employer-Based Insurance Did What? – Health Care Edge
Employer-Based Insurance Did What? – Health Care Edge
MEDICARE DATA WILL HELP PUBLIC FIGHT FRAUD, OFFICIALS SAY: "'We know that there's waste in the system, we know that there's fraud in the system,' said Jonathan Blum, principal deputy administrator for… Continue reading
Public Attitudes and Policy Toward Drug Addiction Shift
Public attitudes and policy toward drug addiction shift
In this Jan. 22, 2014 file photo, Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick gestures during a news conference at the Statehouse in Boston. Patrick last week ordered an outright ban on prescribing and dispensing… Continue reading
Casey, Local Law Enforcement Push for Bill to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
Casey, local law enforcement push for bill to curb prescription drug abuse
“While combating drug abuse ultimately falls on local law enforcement, the federal government has a role to play as well. If we're not putting dollars on the table… Continue reading
Guest Opinion: Examining the Physician's Perspective on Opiate Abuse
Guest Opinion: Examining the physician's perspective on opiate abuse
His directive that first responders carry Naloxone is something we have long supported. The $ 20 million commitment for treatment is a good initial response to increase help for addicts. His… Continue reading