Health Policy
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COVID-19 prompts ‘lifesaving’ policy change for opioid addiction
Patients in some opioid treatment programs will be allowed to take home their medication.
Article
Clinicians petition government for national quarantine
The petition was started by an apolitical Facebook group to focus attention on what members see as the most critical issues for clinicians.
Commentary
To Prevent Pernicious Political Activities: The Hatch Act and Government Ethics
The impeachment trial has concluded. By the time you read this editorial, Super Tuesday will be over. Then there will be...
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DoD ‘Taking all Necessary Precautions’ Against COVID-19
Civilian and military leadership are working together to prepare for short-and long-term scenarios to protect forces in the US and those stationed...
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FDA moves to expand coronavirus testing capacity; CDC clarifies testing criteria
Close to a million tests will be available by week’s end, predicted HHS Secretary Alex Azar
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DoD and VA Release Updated List of Agent Orange Locations
Updating the list of “rainbow” herbicides helps clarify some distinctions for veteran benefits and comes as a response to the recent GAO report....
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Supreme Court roundup: Latest health care decisions
Justices allow public charge rule expansion, remain silent on Affordable Care Act cases for now.
Original Research
Outcomes Comparison of the Veterans’ Choice Program With the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System for Hepatitis C Treatment
The rates of cure at 12 weeks were similar between VA and Choice program providers and were comparable to the national average at the time, even...
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Trump seeks to cut NIH, CDC budgets, some Medicare spending
The proposed budget also calls for changed to the medical liability system, including a cap of $250,000 on noneconomic damage awards.
News
C. auris Infection: Rare, But Raising Concerns About Pan-Resistance
CDC researchers say the infection is “globally emerging” and cases with resistance to all 3 classes of commonly prescribed antifungal drugs have...