Taking Stock of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Implementation
One year after the launch of 988, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has received millions of combined calls, texts, and chats, a substantial increase from the year before. Although the federal government helped implement 988, ongoing funding relies heavily on local and state money. Six states have enacted legislation to fund crisis services through telecom fees, with two additional states expected to follow suit.
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Exploring Nursing Facilities' New Staffing Requirements
A proposed federal rule – due out this summer – is expected to increase staffing requirements for nursing facilities. A new KFF analysis shows the share of nursing facilities that would be able to comply at various required staffing levels.
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Opioids: Examining Evolving Policies for Overdose Treatment
Federal policies governing substance use disorder treatment have undergone rapid changes during the pandemic; however, the extent to which these changes can address the surge in opioid overdose deaths is unclear.
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The 10 Top-Selling Medicare Part D Drugs
A new KFF analysis finds that the 10 top-selling prescription drugs under Medicare Part D comprised less than 1 percent of all covered drugs in 2021, but accounted for 22 percent, or $48 billion, of gross Medicare Part D drug spending that year.
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