Craig Martin, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Martin serves as the clinical pharmacist for University of Kentucky Hospital's Antimicrobial Management Team...
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Schizophrenia is a chronic condition with symptoms—such as hallucinations, loss of emotion, and suicidal ideation—that often lead to disability, loss of socioeconomic status, and significant healthcare use. Approximately 2.4 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and the annual US cost burden of schizophrenia is estimated at $63 billion, $23 billion of which is attributed to direct healthcare costs. Hospitalization due to relapse is a frequent...
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In 1986, Congress enacted EMTALA as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA); often referred to as the “anti-dumping” law, its intent was to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of a person’s ability to pay. EMTALA is an unfunded mandate that does not require health insurance companies, government agencies, or individuals to pay for the requisite services . EMTALA states that all presenting persons must have a medical...
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Devin Faragasso, MD
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Community Faculty Member
Marshall Emergency...
