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‘Patients Will Die’: One County’s Challenge To Trump’s ‘Conscience Rights’ Rule
California’s Santa Clara County argues that if the rule goes into effect in July, the county will suffer irreparable harm in terms of patient care and staffing costs.
Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!
In the 1980s, ACT UP demanded action from the U.S. government and got results with drama. AIDS activists today have fresh tactics for their new goal: a more affordable HIV prevention pill.
AIDS Activists Take On The High Price Of HIV Prevention Pill
In the 1980s, AIDS activists demanded action from the U.S. government in a dramatic way, and got results. Now, they have a new goal: more affordable access to an HIV prevention pill.
Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?
Infants’ Tylenol is the same strength as Children’s Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.
Trump Administration’s Proposed HHS Rule Would Redefine What ‘Sex’ Means
The Health and Human Services Department has proposed to end Obama-era rules that protect transgender people from discrimination in health care. That could impact the Trump administration’s plan to fight HIV.
Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal to end Obama-era rules protecting transgender people from discrimination in health care.
Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal to end Obama-era rules protecting transgender people from discrimination in health care.
Drugmaker Created To Reduce Shortages And Prices Unveils Its First Products
Civica Rx has plans to become an alternative source of generic drugs at reasonable prices for hospitals. The company’s first medicines will be the antibiotics vancomycin and daptomycin.
States Sue Drugmakers Over Alleged Generic Price-Fixing Scheme
A new lawsuit brought by 44 states and Puerto Rico alleges an “industry-wide” conspiracy by generic drug manufacturers to collude on prices and divide up the market.
What’s Behind A Rise In Conscience Complaints For Health Care Workers?
A new rule expands protection for health care workers who refuse to provide certain care on moral grounds. The rule cites a sudden rise in religious discrimination complaints. What’s fueling the rise?
