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Morning Medical Update: New clinic in Native American housing complex; Dying patients protest telehealth crackdown; Oregon to stockpile mifepristone
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New clinic in Native American housing complex
The first affordable housing complex for Native Americans in Denver, Colorado is set to begin construction in summer 2024. The building will also house thecity’s relocated Indian Health Services clinic. The new clinic will continue to provide culturally appropriate care for those in Native communities.
Dying patients protest telehealth crackdown
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed a rule that would require patients to be seen in person for a narcotics prescription - a problem for those who are too ill and plan to use them for medically assisted suicide. The DEA has received over 35,000 letters in response, begging the rule be revised to consider hospice patients. If still passed, new requirements would take effect in November.
Oregon to stockpile mifepristone
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced the state will secure a three-year supply of mifepristone in response to a ruling to ban the drug in Texas. The state government of Oregon plans to partner with Oregon Health & Science University to secure the supply of 22,500 doses. The governors of California and New York have also stockpiled the drug.
