Public Utilities, Waste Management
March 10, 2020
Via: Waste360The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule on hazardous pharmaceutical waste management will present a steep learning curve for long-term care facilities. Until the August 2019 ruling, which among provisions prohibits flushing or pouring certain pharmaceuticals down the drain, […]
Health & Insurance, Social Services
February 19, 2018
Via: The Caregiver SpaceFor over 40 years, Medicare offered no retail prescription drug coverage. Can you imagine? While Medicare Part B has always covered medications administered in a doctor’s office or hospital setting, just a few years ago our nation’s seniors often paid […]
October 4, 2016
Via: Kaiser Health NewsAs millions of Americans battle alcohol abuse problems each year, public health officials suggest that two often overlooked medications might offer relief to some. More than 18 million people abuse or are dependent on alcohol, yet a key study funded […]
July 25, 2024
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