The U.S. Surgeon General has announced a new campaign, TurnTheTideRx, to encourage health care providers to follow strict prescribing guidelines for opioid painkillers, as a way to help reduce the […]
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St. Louis County Approves Tobacco 21 Measure
The St. Louis County Council on Sept. 6 enacted a “Tobacco 21” measure banning sales of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21. The measure goes into effect Dec. […]
Saint Louis University Appoints Kevin Behrns, MD, as Medical School Dean
Kevin Behrns, MD, has been appointed vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He succeeds Philip Alderson, MD, who is retiring. Dr. Behrns’ appointment […]
Useful Links to MACRA Resources
Here are links to useful tools and resources on preparing for the new Medicare payment system under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA): American Medical Association MACRA Resource […]
SSM Health Unveils Plan for New Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health has unveiled a Master Facility Plan for their new $550 million academic medical center in the City of St. Louis, a 316-bed, 802,000-square-foot replacement hospital and new outpatient […]