The Trump administration’s plan to force some Medicaid recipients to work to maintain benefits took another hit Wednesday when a U.S. District judge blocked such work rules in Kentucky and Arkansas.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Medicaid Work Requirements In Arkansas And Kentucky
A federal judge has struck down a Medicaid work requirement in Arkansas and Kentucky. This is a major blow to the Trump administration’s vision for the health insurance program for low-income people.
Oklahoma Attorney General On Purdue Pharma Settlement
NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks to Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter about his state’s settlement against Purdue Pharma, the maker of the powerful opioid OxyContin.
Medicare’s Uncapped Drug Costs Take A Big Bite From Already Tight Budgets
Unlike many private health plans, Medicare has no cap on out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs in Part D. As the cost of specialty drugs rises, some Medicare patients owe thousands of dollars.
Women Tell FDA That More Research Is Needed On Health Risks Of Breast Implants
Advisers to the FDA concluded a meeting Tuesday on the safety of breast implants. What’s emerged is a lack of scientific certainty about the risks implants pose to millions of women who have them.
Purdue Pharma Reaches $270 Million Opioid Settlement With Oklahoma
Purdue Pharma, the maker of opioid OxyContin, has reached a $270 million civil settlement with the state of Oklahoma.
Justice Department Shifts Policy, Says Entire Affordable Care Act Should Be Overturned
The Trump administration’s shift in a major legal case against the Affordable Care Act could lead to the reversal of the expansive law and far-reaching effects on all Americans’ health care.
Purdue Pharma Agrees To $270 Million Opioid Settlement With Oklahoma
The maker of OxyContin will pay to settle a historic opioid lawsuit brought by the attorney general of Oklahoma. Will other drugmakers named in the lawsuit follow?
After Mueller Report Memo, Democrats Pivot To Health Care — For Now
After the special counsel apparently found no conspiracy by the Trump campaign to attack the 2016 election with Russia, Democrats in Congress want to focus on health care with help from the president.
Trump Administration Says Entire Affordable Care Act Should Be Repealed
A letter from the Department of Justice announced the shift, in support of a district court judge’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The case will likely end up in the Supreme Court.
