Community Benefit
In 2020, overdose deaths increased more than 30%, leading to more than 93,000 deaths, driven by fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine.
Additional costs to states could be offset by lower administrative burdens and potentially improve health of enrollees, findings show.
The drug decreases hospitalizations and deaths by 3%, which is not enough of a benefit to outweigh the risks, says one member.
Researchers found a significantly increased risk of infection with time elapsed since a second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
The agreement will reportedly emphasize more personal time with healthcare professionals, as well as more personalized care.
The field strength includes more than 11,900 members working in behavioral health disciplines, including psychiatrists and psychiatric NPs.
The program will offer instruction, discussion and activities in multiple areas of self-care, including mindfulness.
Workplace transmission is high and vaccination is the most effective mitigation measure, physician group says.
Health disparities have been well researched and documented for decades, Tammie Jackson says during HFMA's annual conference.
These are the only two states to implement a Basic Health Program, making them eligible.