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Perspectives: Importing Drugs Isn’t The ‘Nuclear Option’ The Industry Paints It To Be
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
This Lawyer Is Tired Of Pharma Getting Richer And Americans Paying The Price — So He’s Suing
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing.
Media outlets report on news from Minnesota, Arizona, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, California, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
N.H. Officials Confirm Opioid Used In Large-Animal Tranquilizers Responsible For 3 Deaths In State
“I think we all understand that it is likely not the last day that we talk about this issue,” Gov. Chris Sununu said about the powerful synthetic opioid appearing in the state. Media outlets report on news about the epidemic out of Massachusetts, New York, Louisiana, Florida and California, as well.
Advocates Press N.Y. Lawmakers On Conversion Therapy Ban That’s Been Blocked By Republicans Before
Under pending legislation, any licensed mental health practitioner who performs the controversial treatment, aimed at altering the sexual orientation of a minor, could be cited for unprofessional conduct.
FDA Threatens To Prosecute Companies That Make Bogus Claims About Cancer Cures
In other public health news: a “superbug” fungus is infecting hospitals in New Jersey and New York; economic inequality impacts the U.S. health care system; a link between binge drinking and abnormal heart rhythms; marijuana as a treatment for kids with autism; and more.
‘Biobag’ That Replicates Womb Could Help Improve Survival Rates For Babies Born Early
“This is an old idea,” Dr. Alan Flake, the study’s leader, said. “People pursued it for about 60 years experimentally but we were able to do what others haven’t been able to do and some of that is related to technology.”
A Holy Warrior Or A Mastermind Driven By Ideology: The Controversy Of Michael Weinstein
The head of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation runs the organization in a way that’s drawn scorn from his critics and praise from his supporters.
Number Of Calls To Veterans’ Suicide Hotline Going Unanswered Drops Dramatically
A report issued in March found that 30 percent of calls were either being rolled over to a back-up service or not being answered at all. That number has dropped to less than 1 percent.
Doctors Ask Medicare To Lift ‘Significant Administrative Burden’ By Standardizing Rules
Physicians want the government to synchronize policies for Medicare Advantage, Medicare fee-for-service and accountable care organizations. Also, Medicare next year will start issuing cards without Social Security numbers.
Maine Governor Seeks To Add Premiums And Work Requirement For Medicaid Enrollees
The state government announces schedules for two hearings and a public comment period next month before submitting the request to federal regulators. Wisconsin is also hoping to institute a premium and time limit for those getting Medicaid coverage, but the proposal is drawing complaints.
DOJ Buys More Time On Health Law’s Contraception Mandate Decision
The agency asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit for 60 more days to negotiate with groups that have issues with the mandate. So far, the administration has offered little guidance on where it stands on this part of Obamacare.
Public Takes Dim View Of Trump, Hill Republicans’ Negotiating Strategy On Health Law
Large majorities oppose Republicans’ consideration of allowing states to dismantle guaranteed benefits and reject the Affordable Care Act’s protection for people with preexisting medical problems, according to The Washington Post-ABC News poll. Meanwhile, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) faced a hostile crowd in a town hall meeting Monday.
Democrats To GOP: Give Us Subsidies And We’ll Give You $15B For Military Spending
Those with information on the spending negotiations say Democrats are eyeing military spending as a potential compromise to get money for the “insurer bailouts” that Republicans have been targeting for years. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Times and KHN offer looks at just what exactly those subsidies are.
Rep. MacArthur Has Gone Rogue In Health Law Negotiations, Fellow Moderates Accuse
Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) has been working with members of the Freedom Caucus to salvage the Republican health care plan, but his fellow moderate lawmakers say he’s doing it without their backing.
Freedom Caucus Leaders Appear Ready To Support Revised GOP Health Plan
Conservatives seem to be coalescing behind a health plan that includes waivers allowing states to opt out of major regulations related to essential health benefits and insurance companies to charge higher premiums for patients with preexisting conditions.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
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Media outlets report on news from Mississippi, Georgia, New Hampshire, California, Tennessee, Florida, Minnesota, Texas, Ohio, Utah, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
