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Pain Advocacy Coalition (PAC) Resources to empower pain pts to combat anti-opioid zealots & restrictive, over reaching, draconian healthcare policy. #RiseUp
May 19, 2023 6 tweets 3 min read
“To know the history of prohibition in our state is to know the devastation of unintended consequences, and the willful way humans carry on without acknowledging their mistakes.” Image Summary: H.R.467 — 118th Congress (2023-2024)

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Committee Report
H. Rept. 118-67 - HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT
118th Congress (2023-2024)

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May 19, 2023 5 tweets 4 min read
Concern re: #NARXCARE proprietary algorithms, machine learning & AI?
RFC seek comment ⤵️
AI accountability/policies.

AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment
Federal Register
Agency/Docket No. 230407-0093
Close:
06/12/2023

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jdsupra.com/legalnews/ntia… Image “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights,” a non-binding whitepaper intended to support the development of policies and practices that protect civil rights and promote democratic values in the building, deployment, and governance of automated systems.”
May 19, 2023 7 tweets 2 min read
5/18/23
CDC/ DEA monthly “Lunch & Learn” takeaways: Cluster F of conflicting ℹ️
quick 2 point 2 individualized care but, actually support alternative modalities w/admission 0️⃣ evidence& want ⬆️ funding to “collect further evidence” while opioid RX medications are 🚫
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Mar 16, 2023 6 tweets 3 min read
HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG)

“What’s New”

oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/whats… “Medicare improperly paid physicians $3.6 million on behalf of beneficiaries who received more epidural steroid injection sessions than were permitted by the coverage limitations…”

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Aug 20, 2020 8 tweets 3 min read
HHS/ BOARD OF SCIENTIFIC COUNSELORS (BSC) Centers for Disease Control/Prevention (CDC) National Center Injury Prevention/Control (NCIPC) Public Teleconference 8/20 10am Chair: Dr. Victoria Frye
1- 800-369-3110 Participant Code: 7563795 cdc.gov/injury/pdfs/bs… 8/20/20 Agenda Topic: Health Equity, Violence and Racism Announcement cdc.gov/injury/bsc/mee…