Take-home methadone rules expand access next month
The U.S. will allow stable methadone patients to use home dosing up to 28 days under new federal rules, with states like Arizona adopting the changes. Clinics face stricter state rules and pay incentives, while patients hope for greater freedom and continuity of care amid concerns about implementation and safety.
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Iowa lawmakers press for approval of Bettendorf PACE center
Iowa U.S. Reps Miller-Meeks Hinson Nunn Feenstra and Sen Ernst urge CMS to approve UnityPoint Health PACE Bettendorf at 2119 Kimberly Rd. The facility would offer medical clinic, day center, therapy gym and transportation for seniors 55 plus, aiming to open by fall 2023 pending approval and schedule. It would be UnityPoint’s second PACE site in the state, with plans for Waterloo and Hiawatha sites contingent on approval.
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