big changes as key parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are implemented

September 2013

You'll see big changes as key parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are implemented on January 1....

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Public Health big changes as key parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are implemented
Antifungals Oral ketoconazole (Nizoral, etc) will continue to fall out of favor for fungal infections
Stroke More patients will get aspirin plus a SHORT course of clopidogrel immediately after a minor ischemic stroke or TIA
ADHD more questions about ADHD stimulants
Overactive Bladder the new OTC Oxytrol (oxybutynin) patch
Breast Cancer a stronger push to offer drug therapy for primary prevention of breast cancer in higher-risk women
Contraceptives new FOUR-phase extended-cycle oral contraceptive, Quartette (kwor-TET, levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol)
Cardiology Women will ask whether taking a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine, etc) increases their risk of breast cancer
Cardiology new warnings about olmesartan (Benicar, etc) and sprue-like enteropathy
Fluoride It's challenging to select a fluoride product to prevent cavities
Natural Medicines whether fish oil increases the risk of prostate cancer
Malaria Stronger warnings about mefloquine (Lariam, etc) will mean more questions about meds to prevent malaria