New RI Law Aims to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse
New RI law aims to reduce prescription drug abuse
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PROVIDENCE — Health officials say a new law passed this session will help fight an epidemic of accidental overdoses and abuse of prescription drugs in Rhode Island. The law expands the list of drugs included in an electronic database of some of the …
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FBI charges Hughestown cop with selling prescription drugs
Filed under: prescription drug abuse
According an affidavit of probably cause attached to the criminal complaint, Evans allegedly sold oxycodone, percocet, vicodin and other prescription drugs to a man identified as John Nat on a weekly basis for the past two years at a cost of $ 30 to $ 60 …
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Nearly one in five have 'driven while on drugs'
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LONDON (AFP) – Around a fifth of motorists have driven while on illegal or prescription drugs, although the number of people being convicted of drug-driving appears to be falling, according to a study released Friday. Seven percent of the 2,000 …
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Eye To Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News) – Only On The Web”: In the war on drugs the abuse of prescription medication among teens is up. Steve Pasierb of Partnership for a Drug-Free America has more o…
HBU Day 1 Medicare & More Sept 11- Day 2 Prescription Drugs & More Sept 25
Event on 2013-09-11 08:30:00
2013 Health Benefits University
Presented by
Franklin County Home Care Corporation’s
Regional SHINE Program in collaboration with the Pioneer
Valley Aging and Disability Resource Consortia
September 11th, 2013
September 25th, 2013
9am-1pm
Clarion Hotel
One Atwood Drive
Northampton, MA 01060
Registration will be from 8:30 am-9:00 am
Continental breakfast provided
Program will run from 9:00 am-1 pm (with a short break)
The Health Benefits University training series is a comprehensive, up-to-date, informational workshop on the basics of Medicare and Medicaid. This is a must attend event for all providers serving elders and people with disabilities.
Programs
Day 1 – September 11, 2013
- Medicare A, B & C Overview
- Medicare Part A, B & C Denials/Claims and Appeals
- Medicare Supplement Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans
- Medicaid-Eligibility and Benefits
- Fraud and Abuse; Medicare and Medicaid
- Preventive Services
- Affordable Care Act updates
at The Clarion Hotel
1 Atwood Ave
Northampton, United States