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Top Medicare Doctor Paid $21M in 2012, New Data Shows

Top Medicare doctor paid M in 2012, new data shows
"The AMA is concerned that CMS' broad approach to releasing physician payment data will mislead the public into making inappropriate and potentially harmful treatment decisions, and will result in unwarranted bias against physicians that can destroy …
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Chris R. – AA Speaker – “Big Book Study in London, Ontario” Twelve Step Alcoholism Treatment

Chris R. – AA Speaker – “Big Book Study in London, Ontario” Twelve Step Alcoholism Treatment — Another AWESOME workshop by one of the best AA speakers, Chris R.! Every time I listen to him, I always come away from his talks with a renewed sense of moti…


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Drugs & Alcohol Recovery PPO Health Insurance

Drugs & Alcohol Recovery PPO Health Insurance — Drugs & Alcohol Recovery PPO Health Insurance Up to K in Addiction Treatment Benefits with PPO Insurance Call 877-929-9059 for more information. This is a…


Zogenix Sues Massachusetts Over Painkiller Ban; Hearing Scheduled On April 14
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A Look at Heroin Use, Deaths in Some US States

A look at heroin use, deaths in some US states
A look at some state-specific findings: — CALIFORNIA: California has seen an increase in heroin addicts seeking treatment since fiscal year 2006-2007, as a proportion of addicts seeking treatment for all drugs including alcohol. Despite that, heroin …
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Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment

Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
There are about 12,000 addiction treatment programs nationwide, according to McLellan's organization. Of those, about 10 percent are residential facilities, about 80 percent are outpatient programs and about 10 percent are methadone clinics. There's …
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Reading Health System Announces Physician Leadership Appointments

Reading Health System Announces Physician Leadership Appointments
The chief of this new section is William Santoro, MD, a member of the Medical Staff since 1985 and medical director of Reading Hospital's Drug and Alcohol Center since 1989. Dr. Santoro is board certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine… Continue reading