HIV/AIDS Agencies Fear Fiscal Cliff Cuts

Published December 17, 2012

HIV/AIDS agencies fear fiscal cliff cuts

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Texas

Although 7,000 people are already on ADAP waiting lists nationally, Texas does not have a waiting list. But one estimate projects that 2,000 people now receiving lifesaving drugs nationwide would lose their medication. Resource Center Dallas CEO Cece …
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Medicare Policies Are Inconsistent with Cost-Effective Aging-at-Home Strategies

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Texas

States across the country are finding new ways for senior citizens to age at home, a healthcare strategy that seniors prefer and one that reduces public spending on nursing homes and other care facilities. But the policies and regulations implemented …
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CDC Says Flu Rates Up Across Minnesota: Where to Get Flu Shots in Hopkins

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Texas

Five states—Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee—are reporting flu rates not normally seen until January, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The flu season normally peaks in January and February. Holiday travel and more time …
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