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7 things to know about Kaine’s healthcare views

 

Here’s one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Things to Know” features — this one has seven things to know about Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Kaine’s stand on healthcare issues.

1. Sen. Kaine supports the Affordable Care Act.

2. However, Sen. Kaine says more fixes to the ACA are needed.

3. Addressing the opioid crisis is a top priority for Senator Kaine. .

4. He is also positioning himself as a champion of preventive care.

5.  Senator Kaine supports a woman’s right to choose.

6. He has a substantial background in health IT.

7.  Senator Kaine supports allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.

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FDA panel backs mandatory training for physicians to address opioid crisis

An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration has recommended mandatory training for physicians to help stem the opioid-addiction crisis.

The  Wall Street Journal reported that the “recommendation followed a two-day hearing on the medical evidence regarding opioids and ways to improve their safety. Overall, the committee voted unanimously to recommend an overhaul of current federal requirements to train doctors and patients about the risks of overusing the pain drugs. ”

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