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Intermed Labs deal with Premier opens sales doors for SNAPS Eyeshield

MORGANTOWN – An innovative post-surgical eye shield developed at Intermed Labs at Mon Health will see new market prospects, as Intermed has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for ophthalmology products with Premier, Inc. Effective July 1, the new agreement allows Premier members, ...

States pursue laws to govern pelvic exams

A new batch of states is looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams for educational purposes on unconscious patients. At least 20 states already have consent laws for this practice. Montana’s governor signed a bill in April, Missouri has legislation that needs the governor’s signature to become law and Ohio lawmakers are also considering it. Colorado lawmakers want to go a step further, with Democratic Gov. Jared Polis expected to sign a bill that one bioethicist calls the broadest she’s seen — and says may ...

Dunbar Stop Part 6: Some final issues and parting comments

MORGANTOWN – In our final installment of our series on alleged misspending of public funds by the Dunbar School Foundation Stop program – offering COVID vaccine and testing services to the black community in a four-county area – we look at a few last issues raised and provide some final ...