NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL NOW ADMINISTERING THE FIRST FDA-APPROVED GENE THERAPY FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
November 1, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announced it has treated its first patient with ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Developed by Sarepta Therapeutics, ELEVIDYS is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in ambulatory pediatric patients ages 4 through 5 years with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene. Nicklaus Children’s is one of the first in the nation and one of only three hospitals in Florida offering this new treatment.
Jacob, who just turned 6 and resides in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood was treated on October 12.
“At Nicklaus Children’s we always seek the latest, emerging treatments to support children with complex disorders,” said Dr. Migvis Monduy, medical director of the neuromuscular and movement disorders programs. “It is our hope this treatment will delay or halt the progression of DMD for eligible children, offering them brighter tomorrows. Our use of emerging treatments is one more reason why Nicklaus Children’s is the hospital where children matter most.”
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November 2, 2023 Wellington, FL – The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB), Palm Beach County’s official economic development organization, selected Pam Tahan, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center to serve on the BDB Board of Directors. Effective on October 1, 2023, the Business Development Board announced these notable leaders who will assist with positioning Palm Beach County as the top business location during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
“It is a privilege to have a distinguished group of influential leaders who will be steering the economic development initiatives of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. Their strong dedication to nurturing business growth in our region makes them well-suited for their roles as members of the BDB Board of Directors. I look forward to collaborating with them in shaping the future of Palm Beach County,” said Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB).
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MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT DURING HOSPITAL AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH
November 3, 2023- November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and Memorial Healthcare System is urging families to have conversations that lead to Advance Care Planning (ACP), which involves discussing and preparing for future decisions about a person’s medical care if they become seriously ill or unable to communicate their wishes.
On November 3rd, Memorial is joining a national social media action day to promote “courageous conversations.” The dialogue around end-of-life care can be a difficult one, but the team at Memorial wants to foster these necessary conversations by increasing awareness of available options and avenues families can explore ahead of time. This in turn will make their loved ones, should they require these services, as comfortable as possible.
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MARK KELLY, M.D., JOINS BAPTIST HEALTH MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE AS A BOARD-CERTIFIED UROLOGICAL ONCOLOGIST
November 1, 2023 – Board-certified urological oncologist Mark Kelly, M.D., joins Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Kelly specializes in multidisciplinary prostate cancer care.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kelly to Miami Cancer Institute as a prostate cancer specialist,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute. “Dr. Kelly was one of the first urologists in Los Angeles to develop an active surveillance program, and he was also on the leading edge of using focal therapy for men diagnosed with discrete, potentially lethal prostate cancer.”
Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Kelly served as chief of urology at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and assistant professor of urological oncology at Saint John’s Cancer Institute, both located in Santa Monica, CA.
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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL NOW ADMINISTERING THE FIRST FDA-APPROVED GENE THERAPY FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
November 1, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announced it has treated its first patient with ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Developed by Sarepta Therapeutics, ELEVIDYS is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in ambulatory pediatric patients ages 4 through 5 years with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene. Nicklaus Children’s is one of the first in the nation and one of only three hospitals in Florida offering this new treatment.
Jacob, who just turned 6 and resides in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood was treated on October 12.
“At Nicklaus Children’s we always seek the latest, emerging treatments to support children with complex disorders,” said Dr. Migvis Monduy, medical director of the neuromuscular and movement disorders programs. “It is our hope this treatment will delay or halt the progression of DMD for eligible children, offering them brighter tomorrows. Our use of emerging treatments is one more reason why Nicklaus Children’s is the hospital where children matter most.”
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SYLVESTER RESEARCHER, COLLABORATORS EXPLAIN HOW PETROCHEMICALS FUEL CANCER RISKS
James Shultz, Ph.D., a researcher with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and collaborators have penned a commentary in JAMA Oncology highlighting how petrochemicals are a major contributor to cancer risks, resulting in a profoundly negative impact on overall health. Photo by Sylvester
Derailing Carcinogens – Oncologists and the Ohio Train Derailment: JAMA Oncology viewpoint highlights health, climate risks from fossil fuels
November 2, 2023 – A researcher with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborators have penned a commentary highlighting how petrochemicals are a major contributor to cancer risks, resulting in a profoundly negative impact on overall health.
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CLEVELAND CLINIC LAUNCHES NEW QUANTUM INNOVATION PROGRAM FOR START-UP COMPANIES
IBM Quantum System One at Cleveland Clinic (Courtesy: Cleveland Clinic)
Program to foster access to first quantum computer in healthcare, collaboration with researchers
November 3, 2023 – Cleveland Clinic has launched the Cleveland Clinic Quantum Innovation Catalyzer Program, a competitive program for start-up companies to explore quantum computing applications in healthcare and life sciences.
Up to four early- and growth-stage life sciences and healthcare technology companies will be selected by Cleveland Clinic through a competitive application process. Awarded start-ups will receive a 24-week immersive experience including:
-Access to IBM Quantum System One computer to support their research.
-Space on Cleveland Clinic’s main campus for embedded experiences.
-Opportunities to discuss research ideas and projects with Cleveland Clinic clinicians and investigators.
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WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EARNS ACR ULTRASOUND ACCREDITATION
November 01, 2023 — Wellington Regional Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers diagnose illness, injury or other medical problems.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards, following a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.
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CEO OF PALM BEACH HEALTH NETWORK PHYSICIAN GROUP REPRESENTS TEAM USA AT MULTI-NATIONAL CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Eric McBride Wins 2 Gold & 1 Silver Medal at Master’s Pan–American Cycling Championship
November 3, 2023 – Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group CEO Eric McBride recently won two gold medals and a silver medal at the 2023 Pan- American Master’s Cycling Championships. Eric represented TEAM USA in the 45-49 age group in four events at the Pan-American Championships during the week-long competition held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. On the velodrome track, Eric claimed gold medals in both the 10KM scratch and 30KM points races. On the road, Eric earned silver in the 107KM Road Race and fifth in the 70KM circuit race. More than 300 athletes competed in the events from 15 countries.
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CLEVELAND CLINIC LOU RUVO CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH MARKS NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH WITH FIRST PATIENT TO RECEIVE NEWLY APPROVEDTREATMENT
Patient is the first at the center to receive the drug outside of clinical research for the treatment of mild Alzheimer’s disease
On Nov. 2, 2023, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health marked a milestone in Alzheimer’s disease care by administering its first infusion of the anti-amyloid drug, lecanemab (LEQEMBI®), for the treatment of mild Alzheimer’s disease.
In conjunction with National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas administered its first dose of lecanemab in a clinical setting following the drug’s traditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July.
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DESPITE BARRIERS AND NAYSAYERS, FORMER HOSPITAL UNIT SECRETARY IS NOW A SYLVESTER NURSE PRACTITIONER WITH A DOCTORATE
Dr. Anastasia Santiago reflects on her career path that started with a modest, Miami upbringing and the childhood challenges that inform her work as a malignant hematology nurse practitioner
November 1, 2023 – Anastasia Santiago, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, began life in a modest Miami neighborhood with few opportunities. While working in her early 20s as a hospital unit secretary, she was impressed by the strength and work ethic of the nurses, and determined to pursue a career in nursing, herself.
Despite naysayers and a circuitous path with multiple obstacles, Santiago persevered. Working full-time at night while attending classes in the day, she earned her two-year degree, then followed the same punishing schedule as she went on to earn bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
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HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CELEBRATE FOUNDER’S LEGACY WITH HEARTWARMING GIFT BASKET FOR NEWBORN GIRL
October 31, 2023– HCA Florida University Hospital, a 165-bed facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, celebrated the 163rd birthday of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low with a special patient gift basket.
The gift basket, prepared by Girl Scouts from Troop 19920 out of Davie, was filled with essentials and thoughtful gifts for the first newborn girl born on Low’s birthday. The gift basket included toys, diapers, wipes, and a custom “Future Girl Scout” onesie.
Fred’dreyana was born on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 3:52 a.m. “This is so special. I had no idea I would receive this after I had my baby, said mom Tanzaia.
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INFOBIONIC ENTERS INTO A KNOW-HOW AGREEMENT WITH MAYO CLINIC TO ENHANCE REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING PLATFORM
AI meets ECG to offer tailored insights for patients and clinicians, optimizing the path from hospital to home. InfoBionic CEO, Stuart Long, emphasizes their commitment to advanced remote monitoring, reducing costs, and improving patient outcomes.
October 30, 2023—InfoBionic, a digital health company providing AI-powered diagnostic remote patient monitoring solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Mayo Clinic to incorporate its extensive know-how in cardiac patient monitoring, AI-ECG, and virtual telemetry to optimize and build upon its existing monitoring platform.
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HEALTHGRADES NAMES HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL IN THREE BEST CATEGORIES FOR 2024
October 30, 2023 – HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, a 447-bed facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, is pleased to announce the latest accolades from Healthgrades. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has been named as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for critical care, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic surgery and America’s 100 Best Hosptial for prostate surgery according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients.
Healthgrades evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 31 of the most common conditions and procedures at nearly 4,500 hospitals across the country to identify the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
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HEALTH CARE EXCELLENCE ON THE RISE FOR NURSING EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
November 2, 2023 – The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) proudly announces the recent Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation. The accreditation of the Nurse Residency Program highlights the commitment to top-tier nursing education and practice.
Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing. The newly accredited Nurse Residency Program will allow for specialized training and continuous, streamlined recruitment for Registered Nurses, who serve as a pillar of healthcare delivery across the country.
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THE AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE CLUB AT RENAISSANCE RAISES NEARLY $75,000 FOR GOLISANO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
The inaugural golf tournament supports Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatric Neurosurgery program
November 2, 2023 – Over 100 guests took part in the Oct. 26 inaugural “Autumn Classic” golf tournament and dinner auction held at The Club at Renaissance Golf & Country Club in Fort Myers. A new event for Lee Health Foundation, the tournament brought in nearly $75,000, raising awareness and funds for expanded pediatric neurosurgery programs at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
The medical expansion will serve children from Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties with diseases and injuries of the brain, spine and nerves. With the additional services, Golisano Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, seeks to keep children close to home, reducing stress and financial strain on patients and their families.
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WHILL UNVEILS ELECTRIC POWER CHAIR SERVICE AT THE PALM BEACH ZOO
The New Partnership Offers Accessibility and Independence for All Guests to Enjoy a Safari Experience
November 2, 2023 – WHILL Inc., a leading developer and service provider of electric mobility devices, is deploying its Model C2 at the Palm Beach Zoo on November 2, to expand its accessibility program. The collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing the guest experience and allowing people with limited mobility to see the wildlife and explore the zoo offerings.
“WHILL is committed to expanding mobility services and offering reliable accessibility in public spaces,” said Kerry Renaud, chairman of WHILL North America. “We are thrilled to partner with the Palm Beach Zoo and honor our mission to Florida residents and visitors. WHILL’s electric power chairs will give guests the opportunity to explore the zoo in a safe, reliable, and convenient way.”
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CALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2024 HOME HEALTH PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM FINAL RULE (CMS-1780-F)
On November 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update final rule, which updates Medicare payment policies and rates for Home Health Agencies (HHAs). This rule includes routine updates to the Medicare Home Health PPS payment rates for CY 2024 in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. As described further below, CMS estimates that Medicare payments to HHAs in CY 2024 will increase in the aggregate by 0.8 percent, or $140 million, compared to CY 2023.
CMS is finalizing a permanent prospective payment adjustment to the CY 2024 home health 30-day period payment rate to account for any increases or decreases in aggregate expenditures as a result of the difference between assumed behavior changes and actual behavior changes, due to the implementation of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and 30-day unit of payment as required by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. The finalized -2.890 percent permanent adjustment is half the full permanent adjustment of -5.779 percent (-5.653 percent in the proposed rule). As a result of CMS finalizing roughly half of the full permanent adjustment projected, Medicare payments to HHAs in CY 2024 will increase in the aggregate by 0.8 percent, rather than a 2.2 percent decrease as initially proposed.
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CMS PUBLISHES 2024 POLICY CHANGES FOR THE QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM
November 2, 2023 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which includes policy changes for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for the 2024 Performance Year (PY) and beyond. This rule will be published on November 16 in the Federal Register.
2024 Policy Highlights
The following are some of the key QPP policies that CMS finalized for the 2024 PY and beyond.
MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs)
We finalized 5 new MVPs, and modifications to all previously finalized MVPs. There will be a total of 16 MVPs available for reporting in the 2024 performance period.
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) (General)
We finalized policies for the 2024 performance period for the MIPS performance categories, which result in:
-A total of 198 quality measures in the quality measures inventory and 106 improvement activities in the MIPS inventory.
-Five new episode-based cost measures, each with a 20-episode case minimum, in addition to the existing measures.
-The removal of the acute inpatient medical condition cost measure Simple Pneumonia with Hospitalization, beginning with the 2024 performance period.
-A performance period of at least 180 consecutive days for the Promoting Interoperability performance category, to be consistent with -the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program.
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NAACOS STATEMENT ON FINAL 2024 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE
Attributed to Clif Gaus, Sc.D., President and CEO of the National Association of ACOs
November 2, 2023 – NAACOS appreciates that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to support the growth of value-based care. This rule finalizes several policies that support clinicians in accountable care organizations (ACOs), including improvements in quality reporting, more fair benchmarking policies, a smooth transition to a new risk adjustment model, keeping advanced payments for new ACOs who transition to risk, helping ACOs who serve high-cost beneficiaries and others. Despite the positive changes, we are disappointed that several favorable policies only apply to new or renewing ACOs in 2024, leaving out existing ACOs.
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AMA: MEDICARE PAYMENT CUTS “THIN GRUEL” FOR SENIORS, PHYSICIANS
November 2, 2023 - “The Medicare physician payment schedule released today is an unfortunate continuation of a two-decade march in making Medicare unsustainable for patients and physicians.
“For 2024, the new rule indicates there will be another downward adjustment of 3.4 percent, on top of the 2 percent payment reduction in 2023. At the same time, the payment schedule confirms the Medicare Economic Index (MEI) increase at 4.6 percent, the highest this century and on top of last year’s 3.8 percent. MEI is the government measure of inflation in medical practice costs.
“This is a recipe for financial instability. Patients and physicians will wonder why such thin gruel is being served.
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Registration to attend is only $25!!! If you are currently employed at a Provider Organization. If you work in the Accounting, Finance, IT, Leadership or any department of a hospital, health system, physicians office or healthcare facility that provides care directly to patients . . . you qualify for this rate. This one-day event is packed with top-notch education, featuring cutting-edge topics that are reshaping the health IT ecosystem. Get ready to be inspired by an incredible lineup of speakers and connect with a diverse group of healthcare IT professionals and innovative exhibitors.
At Integrate, we are at the forefront of the industry, showcasing the latest technology and solutions from tech giants to nimble start-ups. With highly vetted sessions from industry leaders, renowned keynote speakers, and innovation specialty programming, you won't want to miss a single moment. Join CIOs, senior executives, providers, IT professionals, government officials, consultants, and market suppliers, as we come together to accelerate professional goals and forge valuable business relationships.
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WOTC – A LITTLE KNOWN TAX CREDIT WITH BIG POTENTIAL
November 1, 2023 – Unlike the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) that came about as the result of COVID-19 and its effect on businesses, the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) has been around since 1996. It only took ERC about two years to gain popularity, but almost three decades later, the WOTC is still mostly unknown.
So what exactly is the WOTC and how can it benefit your business? I am glad you asked. It is a federal tax credit ranging from $2,400 to $9,600 per hire, available to employers who hire workers from a ‘targeted group.’ These are workers who may otherwise face barriers to employment. They are likely employees you are hiring anyway, so you may have been eligible for credits of which you never took advantage. Here is a list of the targeted groups of employees that would be eligible for the credit:
Qualified Short-Term Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Recipients
Qualified Veterans (SNAP Recipients, Disabled, Unemployed)
Qualified Ex-Felons
Qualified Designated Community Residents (residing in an Empowerment Zone) (Expires 12/31/2025)
Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Referred Individuals
Qualified Summer Youth (residing in an Empowerment Zone) (Expires 12/31/2025)
Qualified Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Recipients
Qualified Supplemental Security Income Recipients (SSI)
Qualified Long-Term Family Assistance Recipients
Qualified Long-Term Unemployment Recipients (New!)
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TRULIEVE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT VETERANS, PARTNERS WITH DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Proceeds will go to DAV to help fund veteran support initiatives nationwide
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. , Nov. 2, 2023 — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, announces the launch of a campaign to support veterans that will run throughout November.
The initiative is part of an ongoing partnership with DAV, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a wide range of services to veterans and their families. Together, DAV and Trulieve aim to raise awareness and recognize the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans in the days leading up to Veterans Day, November 11, and for the remainder of the month.
“Trulieve’s commitment to veterans is going to help us tremendously in our mission to ensure promises are kept to veterans,” said Barry Jesinoski, DAV’s national adjutant and CEO. “We’re grateful for their support and will use the funds raised through this campaign to help veterans get the benefits they’ve earned, connect with employers and support volunteer efforts that transport veterans to medical care.”
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Over 855,000
Patients in Florida are using Cannabis as their Medicine
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PDF OF REPORT BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card): Nov 3 2023- 855,267 Oct 27 2023- 854,178 Oct 20 2023 - 853,986
Oct 13 2023- 853,150 Oct 06 2023- 851,475
Sept 29 2023- 848,942
Patients Added Last Week: 1,089
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,711
New Doctors added Last Week: +8 Reporting Period:
Oct 27 - Nov 2 2023 Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 311,423,419
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 2,707,779 Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 111,913.038 Approved Dispensing Locations: 603 Added Last Week: 4
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