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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri Newsletter for Thursday April 04, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Association of Health Care Journalists: Remote Supervision of Medical Trainees Allows Expanded Rural Care -- at Least for Now
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 4 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: Traditionally, medical residents and fellows learning from a supervising practitioner had to be in the same physical location while caring for patients. But since the pandemic, temporary flexibilities from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as well as accrediting bodies have extended their definitions of "direct supervision." This allows supervising attending physicians to observe le  more

Red Angus Association: Pay Your Account Balance With Electronic Checks
COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, April 4 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following agency statement on April 3, 2024: * * * We are pleased to announce that, starting April 1, electronic checks will be available as a convenient method for members to pay their account balances. This initiative is aimed at enhancing our payment options and providing greater flexibility and convenience for our valued members. As you may be aware, RAAA has been absorbing all fees associated with credit   more

Susan G. Komen: Introduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Breast Cancer Treatment for Missourians
DALLAS, Texas, April 4 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Chantelle Nickson-Clark (D-Florissant) for working with Komen to expand eligibility for the MO HealthNet Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) program, providing increased access to vital br  more