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Medical marijuana law does not impair employers’ right to drug-free workplace

Insurance Journal
Andrew G. Simpson

Mar 22, 2024

A Connecticut employer has the right to terminate an employee who is impaired by medical marijuana in the workplace...

Carolina Caring House Calls breaks down traditional medical care barriers

Salisbury Post
Julie Brooks

Mar 20, 2024

County residents now have more access to healthcare providers than ever thanks to Carolina Caring House Calls...

'It's been really inspiring': Grace House continues end-of-life care despite challenges

Akron Beacon Journal
by Kelsie Horner

Mar 13, 2024

Through a flood and financial challenges, an Akron nonprofit has continued to provide end-of-life care and companionship for people who might otherwise die alone...

Partners In Care sets sights on service diversification, hospice-pharmacy partnership

Hospice News
Jim Parker

Mar 22, 2024

Hospice providers need to evolve with their changing patient populations and the larger health care system, according to Greg Hagfors, CEO of Partners In Care...

Noem signs bill removing some medical marijuana dispensary protections...

SDPB Radio (South Dakota Public Radio)
by Evan Walton

Mar 19, 2024

Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill removing some protections medical cannabis facilitates now receive...

Providers push lawmakers to make telehealth provisions permanent

McKnights Home Care
by Foster Stubbs

Mar 11, 2024

More than 200 healthcare organizations ... recently signed a letter to congressional leadership urging the permanent adoption of telehealth provisions affecting Medicare beneficiaries...

7 Nonprofit hospices form Integrity Care Partners palliative care venture

Hospice News
by Jim Parker

Mar 22, 2024

A group of seven nonprofit hospices has launched a palliative care organization branded as Integrity Care Partners...

The sad closure of central Ohio pharmacies leaves holes in hearts, health needs

WSYX-TV (Columbus, OH)

Mar 15, 2024

The only pharmacies in Plain City, Mechanicsburg and West Jefferson all closed their doors last month...

Psychedelic therapy: A primer for primary care clinicians - psilocybin

American Journal of Therapeutics
Burton J Tabaac, Kenneth Shinozuka, Alejandro Arenas, Bryce D Beutler,
Kirsten Cherian, Viviana D Evans, Chelsey Fasano, Owen S Muir

Mar 9, 2024

Aside from ketamine, psilocybin is the most clinically well-researched psychedelic drug, with trials that have enrolled hundreds of participants and multiple therapeutic applications...