Purdue Pharma LP reached a tentative agreement Wednesday with several plaintiffs in an attempt to resolve widespread litigation. According to Reuters, the OxyContin maker has been sued over its alleged role in fueling the U.S. opioid crisis. Sources say Purdue plans to fight with states opposing its settlement offer in bankruptcy … [Read more...]
What Policy Positions Will Stand Out in The September 12 Democratic Debate?
Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaking with attendees at the Presidential Gun Sense Forum hosted by Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, CC 2.0) When 10 Democratic candidates take the stage at Texas Southern University in Houston on … [Read more...]
After Two More Deaths, Doctors Are Serious About The Dangers Of Vaping
Two more Americans have died from lung illness that were possibly tied to vaping. Officials are probing whether this “cluster” of lung illnesses are linked to e-cigarette use. They are investigating links to 450 cases of lung illness around the country, reports Reuters. The total count of confirmed cases of illness linked to vaping … [Read more...]
Excessive Taxes and Stringent Regulations are Driving California’s Illegal Cannabis Boom
California’s excessive tax rate is a “big mistake”, driving black market sales that more than double the size of the legal market, Tom Adams, BDS Analytics’ managing director and principal analyst states in an interview with American Legal News. BDS Analytics issued a report on California's legal cannabis market on August 15th. The report can be … [Read more...]
Judge: Johnson & Johnson Must Pay State of Oklahoma $572 Million
On Monday, Cleveland County, Oklahoma Judge Thad Balkman ordered pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million over a period of several years for its role in the opioid crisis that has ravaged the state, wreaked havoc on communities, and devastated families over the last several years. This landmark decision marks the end of … [Read more...]
Kamala Harris Supports Medicare for All During ‘Meet the Press’ Interview
Kamala Harris poses with a young child at event. (Photo Credit: Public Domain) Senator Kamala Harris of California told Meet the Press’ Chuck Todd on Sunday that she supports the estimated $2.5 trillion Medicare for All proposal in which Medicare would be expanded to include all Americans and many of the deductibles and co-pays would be … [Read more...]
Colorado to Offer Public Health Insurance Option
With the Democratic presidential debates underway, healthcare issues have once again come into the spotlight. Some candidates are pushing for a Medicare-for-all program while others are backing a public option program. The State of Colorado, however, is way out in front of the pack, as its state legislature approved a bill to create a public option … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Blocks Work Requirement for Medicaid for 3rd Time
Judge James E. Boasberg, a U.S. District Court Judge, has issued a ruling striking down New Hampshire’s Medicaid work requirement. The same judge also issued the same ruling bringing an end to work requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky. The Trump administration has approved work requirements for seven states, but only three of those states have … [Read more...]
States and Pharmacies Soon May Be Able to Import Drugs From Canada
Just one year after referring to proposals to allow Americans to import cheaper drugs from our northern neighbor, Canada, a “gimmick,” Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the federal government is now “open for business” on this idea. A preliminary plan to import less expensive drugs from Canada has been announced; however, certain … [Read more...]
Democratic 2020 Candidates Ready to Argue Policy at Debates
On Tuesday and Wednesday the second round of Democrat debates will air on CNN. The key question Democrats are confronted with is whether to overhaul the nation's healthcare system. The healthcare system makes up around 18% of the American economy. The battle lines are being drawn on healthcare reform. No element of the intense … [Read more...]
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