California opens first behavioral health facility funded by Proposition 1
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 30 that the Ritter Center in San Rafael, the first facility funded by Proposition 1, is open.
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California partners with 112 groups in overdose prevention program
California is partnering with 112 community organizations to prevent opioid and stimulant use and connect people to treatment.
Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage compared
Original Medicare allows individuals to use any doctor or hospital in the United States that accepts Medicare.
Labor Department requires pharmacy benefit managers to disclose fees
The Employee Benefits Security Administration issued a final rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers and affiliated brokers and consultants to disclose compensation to fiduciaries of large, self-insured group health plans.
CMS Finalizes Rule to Increase Oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule to strengthen oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations.
Trump administration awards $39.7 million for Missouri rural healthcare
The Trump administration announced $39.7 million to modernize rural healthcare in Missouri.
Administration announces more than $19 million for West Virginia rural healthcare
The Trump Administration announced more than $19 million in funding to improve rural healthcare in West Virginia.
FTC staff warn 25 healthcare plan marketers
Federal Trade Commission staff are sending warning letters to 25 companies that market or generate sales leads for healthcare plans.
Florida woman convicted in $8.6 million Medicare fraud scheme
A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted Sophie Dufort, 57, of Gainesville, on five counts.