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Shkreli Sued By Blue Cross Minnesota, Alleging Price Gouging And Monopoly
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN's Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
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One-Third Of Women Worldwide Suffer Violence, WHO Reports
A report from the U.N. highlights the physical and sexual violence that women experience around the globe. In other world news, Italy will make Russia's coronavirus vaccine and Mexico plans to use China's version.
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Maryland Relaxes Its Lockdown As Florida’s Immigrants Face Covid Risks
Some businesses in Maryland will be allowed to open this week without capacity limits, and bars and restaurants are on the menu. Elsewhere, North Carolina prisons will test for hepatitis C, and Wyoming plans to extend Medicaid coverage.
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Another Health System Posts A Loss
Providence lost $306 million on $25.7 billion in operating revenue last year. Its revenue included $957 million in stimulus grants, without which its loss would have been much higher, Modern Healthcare reports. Other news is on the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, UnitedHealthcare, Northern Light Health and more.
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Arkansas Enacts Near-Total Abortion Prohibition
The sponsor of the bill -- which allows an abortion only to save the life of a mother or fetus with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest -- describes the ban as a "trigger" case to challenge Roe v. Wade at the Supreme Court.
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First Covid-19 Vaccine Vial Used In The US Becomes A Museum Piece
The vial that was used on America’s first coronavirus vaccine recipient is now a historic artifact, property of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Meanwhile, studies say it's safe to use a face mask during intense exercise, and other reports link steroid use to bodybuilder's testicular damage.
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White House Urged To Install A Permanent Leader At The FDA
As worries emerge about the FDA's stance on drug review processes, the Biden administration faces pressure to finally nominate a permanent commissioner to lead the agency, which has a critical role in ending the pandemic.
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Over Twice As Many Americans Now Qualify For Yearly Lung Cancer Scans
New guidelines released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend that all Americans between 50 and 80 who smoke or quit smoking in the past 15 years should get annual screenings. Insurers can't charge a copay to people who meet the criteria.
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LA Schools, Teachers Union Reach Deal To Reopen After Months Of Squabbles
The union, one of the most powerful in the country, took a hard line on vaccinations as a prerequisite for reopening the nation's second-largest school district. No specific date was given for reopening.
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Covid Cases Back Down To Mid-October Levels
That's still around 58,000 new cases a day. Dr. Anthony Fauci worries that new coronavirus infections on the U.S. may “plateau again at an unacceptably high level.” Hospitalizations are also down.
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Massive Covid Relief Package On Verge Of Passing
The House is expected to vote today on the $1.9 trillion legislation that is packed with measures that will reach far beyond the $1,400 relief checks.
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Covid Vaccine Eligibility Expands To Include Even More Americans
Some states like New York and Florida are now targeting younger age groups and others are including a broader range of preconditions and employment roles in their pandemic vaccine priority lists. But a new poll suggests 25% of people will still refuse.
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Vaccination Appointments Flooded, Misused In Some Places, Go Unfilled In Others
In Pasadena, California, ineligible sign ups forced a vaccination clinic to close. Meanwhile, two mass sites in Utah are running below capacity. Vaccine rollout news from other states is in the news too.
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Alaska Is First State To Expand Vaccinations To All Approved Ages
Anyone 16 and older -- the age cutoff for FDA approval of the vaccine -- can now get a shot in Alaska. Gov. Mike Dunleavy called the stage a "game changer."
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First Edition: March 10, 2021
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Different Takes: Schools Should Be Applauded For Mental Health Efforts; Missouri Asbestos Bills Bad For Vets
Editorial pages tackle mental health issues, pregnancy and asbestos exposure.
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Perspectives: How Facebook Is Fighting Vaccine Hesitancy; Inoculating Elderly Comes With Unique Set Of Challenges
Opinion writers weigh in on vaccinations and the global pandemic.
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Global Manufacturers Push Biden To Protect Covid Drug Patents
The WTO is considering a pharmaceutical patent rights waiver to boost coronavirus efforts in poorer nations, but drugmakers want President Joe Biden to say no. Meanwhile Russia's vaccine will be made in Switzerland, and the Pope defends his Iraq visit.
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Schools No Longer Out For Covid As Cities Start Announcing Reopenings
At a pandemic turning point, New York City and L.A. authorities plan to reopen some schools. Elsewhere in the U.S., states battle with nursing home covid controversies, and pharmacies get the OK to administer birth control pills.
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