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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Describe the history of the policy. Was it created in response to or to support existing policy or legislation?

It was created to further outline the uses and resposibilities of medicaid, specifically with IMDs. It places more responsibility on the states for middle-aged people in need of this type of care, rather than the federal government. These changes and specifications occurred throughout the 1970's and 80's, when mental health was becoming more of an understood issue, and treatment of those with mental diseases was being improved.

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IAEA: Training in Nuclear Disaster and Response

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How is the program funded?

It is funded through member states' voluntary contributions, and in cases where additional funding is needed, they look for money in other areas or from other contributions.

Detox Scene Safety

We were dispatched for a mutual aid call for Troy a week ago, during our coverage of an RPI football game.

Change for the Baby

This past summer, I observed the anesthesiologists at a hospital near my house. One day, I was with the anesthesiology residents that were working in obstetrics.