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'

Filed under: prescription drug abuse

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