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Gun Violence

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Read the American Journal of Public Health article, " T alking About “Firearm Injury” and “Gun Violence”: Words Matter." Users also can share resources, like tips for helping survivors cope, and find local behavioral health services. LINK to article

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

GeriPal

Started as a direct case manager, worked in a variety of different places including the state legislature and I’ve been with the state office now since 2006. Equally as important, is if you wind up in an ED or being hospitalized or wind up in rehab, eventually you’re going to be discharged back home. Eric: And Susan?

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‘Not Accountable to Anyone’: As Insurers Issue Denials, Some Patients Run Out of Options

Physician's Weekly

Prior authorization varies by plan but often requires patients or their providers to get permission (also called precertification, preauthorization, or preapproval) before filling prescriptions, scheduling imaging, surgery, or an inpatient hospital stay, among other expenses. The practice isn’t new.