Senate passes bill to ban ‘gag clauses’ and free pharmacists to discuss drug pricing options
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would let pharmacists inform
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AbbVie is accused of paying kickbacks, using a stealthy network of nurses to promote Humira
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) In a wide-ranging scheme, AbbVie (ABBV) used a combination of old-fashioned kickbacks to doctors and
Read moreStudy found drug prices soar after drug shortages hit
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Harvard Medical School found drug prices increased at roughly twice their usual rate
Read moreCigna, Express Scripts merger cleared by Justice Department
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cigna and Express Scripts’ proposed merger gained approval from the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division
Read moreWhat’s in, what’s out, and what’s still on the table in the opioids package passed by the Senate
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday passed a wide-ranging opioids bill, one that aims to
Read moreFDA proposes antibiotic subscription plan for hospitals
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, on Sept. 14 outlined the agency’s plan to fight antimicrobial
Read moreTicket To Ride: Pot Sellers Put Seniors On The Canna-Bus
(By Stephanie O’Neill for NPR) Shirley Avedon, 90, had never been a cannabis user. But carpal tunnel syndrome that sends
Read moreTo Manage Dementia Well, Start With The Caregivers
(By Lauren Gravitz for NPR) When Kate Sieloff’s husband, Karl, began acting strange, she didn’t know where to turn. Her
Read moreNew Medicare Advantage Tool To Control Drug Prices Could Narrow Choices
(By Susan Jaffe for NPR) Starting next year, Medicare Advantage plans will be able to add restrictions on expensive, injectable
Read moreMedicare basics
Medicare can be intimidating with so many options, confusing terminology, and people everywhere telling you something different. So, what do
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