Oregon Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission discusses large gaps in Oregon’s substance use services workforce
Shane Ersland | Oct 3, 2023 | Oregon
Washington’s healthcare affordability crisis ‘amplified in rural areas,’ industry leaders say
Shane Ersland | Sep 26, 2023 | Washington
Private investments needed to help address Washington’s middle-income housing crisis, experts say
Shane Ersland | Sep 25, 2023 | Washington
Experts discuss implementation of Medicaid MTP waiver’s component allowing for re-entry coverage for Washingtonians leaving incarceration
Shane Ersland | Sep 21, 2023 | Washington
Experts weighed in on Washington’s Section 1115 Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) waiver and the availability of new services it will offer residents at the Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference last week. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved the Washington State Health Care Authority’s
Nashville’s Metro Public Health Department rolls out new initiatives to improve public health
Shane Ersland | Sep 19, 2023 | Tennessee
Nashville’s Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) is rolling out new initiatives to address violence and improve public health in the city. MPHD officials held a town hall event at Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Monday night to focus on improving public health. Dr. Melva Black, MPHD deputy
Colorado PDAB announces dates for public sessions to provide input on drugs it may propose for upper payment limits
Shane Ersland | Sep 18, 2023 | Colorado
The Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) announced dates for public meetings to be held for the five drugs it may consider for upper payment limits (UPLs) during its meeting on Friday. PDAB will consider the affordability of Enbrel, Genvoya, Cosentyx, Stelara, and Trikafta, and could consider recommending
New facility at Bartlett Regional Hospital prepares to launch services at Southeast Alaska’s first crisis stabilization center
Shane Ersland | Sep 14, 2023 | Alaska
Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital opened a new facility that is assisting Alaskans with mental health challenges, and will soon offer crisis care services based on the state’s new Crisis Now model. The Aurora Behavioral Health Center will expand Bartlett’s comprehensive approach to addressing urgent mental health needs by
Orlando Health opens Florida’s first orthopedic hospital
Shane Ersland | Sep 13, 2023 | Florida
Orlando Health recently opened Florida’s first orthopedic hospital, which will provide all aspects of elective orthopedic care and world-class physician training. The Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute opened for patients on Aug. 29th. The institute is located at the corner of Columbia Street and Lucerne Terrace in Orlando. The 375,000-square-foot,
New laws aim to bolster Washington’s dental workforce, particularly among hygienists
Shane Ersland | Sep 12, 2023 | Washington
New laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will provide more support for Washington’s dental workforce, particularly among hygienists. Lawmakers passed several new dental reform laws during the session, including House Bill 1466, which allows dental hygienists moving to Washington more time to get licensed while working in