West Virginia—which has the nation’s highest overdose death rate—has already reached settlements with other pharmacies, including Rite Aid and CVS, in similar litigation.
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“Rough Sleepers”— The Growing Problem Of Homelessness In America
Homelessness is a wide-spread and growing problem even among those who are employed. Tracy Kidder gives us an intimate look at the problem through the eyes of Boston’s Dr. Jim O’Connell.
Number Of U.S. Uninsured Falls Once More [Infographic]
Enrollment for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also dubbed Obamacare, is up for the third year in a row, which is reflected in the rising number of Americans who have health insurance. Expansions to programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Car…
Moderna May Raise Covid-19 Vaccine Price Up To $130, Bernie Sanders Calls It ‘Outrageous’
Pfizer may raise its Covid-19 mRNA vaccine prices four-fold as well
Why Seniors Should Still Get Their Covid-19 Booster
We all need to play a role—from families to community leaders to health care professionals to policymakers—to ensure the protection of our nation’s seniors from this ever-changing virus.
The Consumerization Of Healthcare Can Only Go So Far
Despite the enthusiasm and influx of new tech, a gap still exists between the vision for a digitized healthcare experience and substantive clinical benefits that could result from consumer technologies.
America’s Obsession With Alcohol- Will It Ever End?
Alcohol use, even at moderate amounts, is linked to a number of medical and health-related issues; including but not limited to an increase risk of cancers such as liver, esophagus, and breast; an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood…
Progress In Tissue Engineering: Controlling Cell-Cell Signaling
A recent study reveals the potential of harnessing cell to cell communication to advance tissue engineering.
Pfizer Offers Up Entire Drug And Vaccine Portfolio To World’s Poorest Countries At Non-Profit Prices
U.S. pharma giant Pfizer on Tuesday said it will make its entire portfolio of drugs and vaccines available to low-income countries on a not-for-profit basis, significantly expanding an earlier scheme.
Is A Downturn The Best Time To Invest In Marketplaces And Platforms In Healthcare?
For founders and investors focused on building marketplaces and platforms in digital health, 2023 may be the time to heed Buffett’s counsel: when everybody around seems fearful and focused on playing it safe, it just may be the right time to be audacio…
