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New technology helping to crack down on high drivers in Kansas https://www.kwch.com/2023/06/27/new-technology-helping-crack-down-high-drivers-kansas/ WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The Kansas Highway Patrol is using new technology to help detect people driving while high on drugs. The new device, called SoToxa, tests fluids from a person’s mouth and tells troopers what drugs might be in their system. Trooper […]

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This article states that CVS/Caremark, last year processed ONE-THIRD of all prescriptions. “processed” is a VERY VAGUE TERM, the PBM can reject a claim for various reasons, prior authorization required, days supply limits, they can and do determine how much the pharmacy is going to be paid and many pay the pharmacy – especially independents […]

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Are Federal Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids Hurting Patients With Chronic Pain? I wonder how many chronic pain pts want to get their pain management advice from a JOURNALIST ?

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#Kroger As a stockholder, member of your boast program, and a loyal customer. I am highly disappointed in how the employee at King Snooper was treated (fired) when he did nothing more than do a video of 3 males stealing merchandise and getting a shot of their license plate. We are retired and my wife […]

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Cross-country bike ride raising awareness of chronic pain travels through Eastern Kentucky https://wchstv.com/news/local/cross-country-bike-ride-to-shed-light-on-chronic-pain-travels-through-eastern-kentucky# GRAYSON, Ky. (WCHS) — An Arizona man is riding a motorized bicycle across the country to raise awareness for people who suffer from chronic pain. Friday morning his travels took him through Eastern Kentucky. Joe Jackson calls his trip “Lisa’s Ride.” She is […]

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Home care industry group sues to block 2023, 2024 Medicare payment cuts it claims are unlawful https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/home-care-industry-group-sues-block-cms-2023-2024-payment-cuts-it-says-are-unlawful Days after the Biden administration proposed hundreds of millions in 2024 pay cuts for home health providers, an industry association is suing the government over similar adjustments at the heart of 2023’s final rule. Filed Wednesday in the […]

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Corners are cut to dispense prescriptions,” CVS employee tells Ohio Board of Pharmacy https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/07/07/corners-are-cut-to-dispense-prescriptions-cvs-employee-tells-ohio-board-of-pharmacy/ At least eight CVS pharmacies in Ohio are so understaffed that they have seen rampant turnover, dirty conditions, lack of controls over dangerous drugs and wait times as long as a month for prescriptions, according to reports by the Ohio Board […]

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How Often Do Health Insurers Say No to Patients? No One Knows https://www.propublica.org/article/how-often-do-health-insurers-deny-patients-claims It’s one of the most crucial questions people have when deciding which health plan to choose: If my doctor orders a test or treatment, will my insurer refuse to pay for it? After all, an insurance company that routinely rejects recommended care […]

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