Health
PA Hospitals Share Opioid Treatment Strategies Under $10-Million Plan
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Health systems are known more for competition than working together, but when it comes to treating opioid addiction, that may be changing.
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Experts: Stop Blaming Mental Illness For Mass Shootings
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“There is little evidence to support that mental illness drives gun violence. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, less than 5% of 120,000 gun-related killings in the U.S. were carried out by a person diagnosed with a mental illness.”
Government
PA Expects ‘Modest’ ACA Health Insurance Rate Increases In 2020
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People who get insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are likely to see a “modest” increase in rates for 2020.
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Praying For Involuntary Commitment: PA Family Struggles To Help Bipolar Relative
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“The standard in Pennsylvania is that someone needs to be an imminent threat to themselves or others before they can be considered for involuntary commitment,” Martha said. “She hovers right below that.”
Government
Anxiety Disorder, Tourette Syndrome Added To Approved Conditions For Medical Marijuana
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“For both conditions, medical marijuana is not first line treatment and should not replace traditional therapies but should be used in conjunction with them, when recommended by a physician.”