Dental group defends mercury fillings amid mounting evidence of risks
For decades, the American Dental Association has resolutely defended the safety of mercury fillings in the teeth of more than
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State elected officials write in support of Skagit County nursing homes
State elected officials have voiced support for the skilled nursing homes in Skagit County, requesting that the Centers for Medicare
Read MoreMajor changes coming for Medicare this year
Whether it’s coverage for end-of-life counseling or an experimental payment scheme for common surgeries, Medicare in 2016 is undergoing some
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Washington State Budget Update From 2015 Senior Lobby Fall Conference
Schumacher Budget Update Presentation
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Dental health for the poor is a big problem in Washington state. Some see dental therapists — licensed professionals who
Read MoreNovember 6, 2015 WA St Legislature Joint Comm On Veterans & Military Affairs
Joint Committee On Veterans’ and Military Affairs agenda 11-6-15 WAStLeg-JCVMA 2015 Joint Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs 12-16-2015 agenda
Read MoreAfter the Asylum: How America’s Trying to Fix Its Broken Mental Health System
Patients with mental illness are being detained in emergency rooms, often for weeks at a time. Now some states are
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