Tag: healthcare policy
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Trump’s Stance on Opioids Ignores the Reality for Those Living with Chronic Pain
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent briefing in New Jersey on August 8, President Donald Trump labeled opioid medications as “no good,” suggesting that the way to tackle opioid addiction is by preventing initial usage. “The best way to prevent drug addiction and overdose is to prevent people from abusing drugs in the first place,”…
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Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Implements Non-Emergency ER Charges for Members
Get Pregnant Fast In recent developments affecting individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield has announced a new policy that could significantly impact ER visits for its members in Georgia, Missouri, and Kentucky. As reported by NBC News, beginning July 1, Anthem members will be responsible for the expenses incurred during emergency…
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Understanding the Broader Uses of Birth Control Beyond Pregnancy Prevention
Get Pregnant Fast In the current climate of shifting healthcare policies, it’s crucial to recognize that birth control serves a purpose far beyond merely preventing pregnancies. Recently, the administration made headlines by easing restrictions for employers wishing to exclude contraceptive coverage from their health plans based on religious or moral grounds. This move, which amends…