Medical groups push to water down requirements for disclosing industry ties
(By Ed Silverman for ST A T) N early 100 national and state medical societies from around the United States
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“The Department of Justice to Block Health Insurer Mergers
Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced on Thursday the Justice Department is suing to block both Anthem’s$54 billion takeover of Cigna
Read MoreBristol-Myers pays $30 million to settle kickback charges
(By Ed Silverman for ST A T) After nearly a decade of litigation, Bristol-Myers Squibb on Monday agreed to pay
Read MoreFDA Sanctions Off-Label Drug Promotion
(By Deborah Mazer and Gregory Curfman, for Health Affairs Blog, July 19, 2016) Physicians have the authority to prescribe drugs
Read MoreUnspent Dollars
On Thursday, six leading republicans in Congress wrote to President Obama questioning why the White House has not released the
Read MoreSenate sends first major opioids legislation to Obama’s desk
(By Dylan Scott for ST A T) W ASHINGTON — The first major legislation to address the growing crisis of
Read MoreSenate delays Cures bill, as window for major legislation narrows
(By David Nather for ST A T) W ASHINGTON — Lawmakers are officially giving up hopes of considering a bill
Read MoreFDA narrowly defines the ability of compounders to make approved medicines
(By Ed Silverman for ST A T) I n its latest to bid to set parameters around compounding, the US
Read MoreHouse Panel Extends Funding For Medicare Program To Help Consumers
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) A House subcommittee voted on Thursday to continue $52 million in funding for
Read MoreH.R. 2646 Passed the House
On Wednesday, the House overwhelmingly passed bill H.R. 2646: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. Read article
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