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Medicaid expansion is in the eye of the beholder

The Health Policy Exchange

Instead, the Court gave individual states the option to accept or decline the expansion, which, though far more generous with federal matching funds than the existing program, would still require states to spend more within already strapped budgets. Kenny Lin, MD Director, Robert L. Kenny Lin, MD Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Buprenorphine Use in Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Zachary Sager and Janet Ho

GeriPal

Eric: Well, I also just want to say one more last thing about buprenorphine and I know we’re out of time, but one of my favorite dementia articles was a stepwise pain protocol for individuals with dementia. I always thought this article came out 2011. And it started off with Tylenol then it went to low dose morphine.

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Long-lasting HIV prevention shot headed toward approval

Medical Xpress

Many people still face stigma or lack insurance coverage, which can limit access. Most current PrEP users have commercial insurance, but Medicaid will be key for expanding access to lower-income communities. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. Your feedback is important to us.