Hospitals sue state to prevent new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

Hospitals sue state to prevent new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

The Washington State Hospital Association filed suit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care , saying such a policy would make medical care harder to access and more expensive for Washington residents. This requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone, anywhere. … Read more

National Ozempic shortage affecting diabetic residents and pharmacists | Radio-Canada News

National Ozempic shortage affecting diabetic residents and pharmacists |  Radio-Canada News

Continuing shortages of a popular diabetes drug used off-label for weight loss means some diabetic Calgarians are having to go without it, while others are seeking extra supplies. The 1 mg pen dose of Ozempic, a prescription drug approved in Canada to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, has been in short supply … Read more