Drugmakers Paid PBMs Not to Restrict Opioid Prescriptions
Drugmakers including Purdue Pharma paid pharmacy benefit managers not to restrict painkiller prescriptions, a New York Times investigation found.
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Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction
A large group of Democratic senators introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday that would ensure the right for the children of service members to access ...The Hill - 22h -
Mexico's regulators impose 10-year special restrictions on Walmart's subsidiary
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Mexico's regulators impose 10-year special restrictions on Walmart's subsidiary
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US players to be paid £400k for playing in Ryder Cup
Players on next year's United States Ryder Cup team will be paid to compete for the first time in the history of the matches.BBC News - 1d -
U.S. Ryder Cup golfers to be paid for first time
The PGA of America has approved a payment of a $200K stipend for each U.S. Ryder Cup team member in addition to $300K to distribute to charity.ESPN - 1d -
McKinsey Will Pay $650 Million in U.S. Opioid Charges Case
The fee will resolve a charge regarding McKinsey advice to Perdue Pharma about painkiller sales.Inc. - 1d -
Texas sues New York doctor for telemedicine prescription of abortion pills
Texas sued a New York physician for prescribing a woman abortion pills, according to a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Ken Paxton.NBC News - 3d -
Georgia Republicans recommend further law to restrict transgender women's participation in sports
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McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department
A former senior partner will also plead guilty to obstruction of justice after destroying company documents.The New York Times - 4d -
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescription
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.CBS News - 4d -
U.S. Prepares New AI Chip Restrictions to Close China's Backdoor Access
Washington plans rules limiting semiconductor shipments to some countries accused of supplying Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Prosecutors label $650mn McKinsey opioid pact a warning to consultants
Firm settles criminal investigation and former senior partner admits obstruction of justiceFinancial Times - 4d -
McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role
Consultancy giant agrees to two criminal counts, including for conspiring with drug manufacturers, in DoJ settlement. The consultancy giant McKinsey has agreed to pay the US Department of Justice ...The Guardian - 4d -
McKinsey agrees to $650 million settlement over opioids work
Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.CBS News - 4d -
McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle US investigation into opioids work, court papers say
McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle US investigation into opioids work, court papers sayABC News - 4d -
Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions
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Lawmakers push for PBM reform
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Trump says he won't restrict abortion pill
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House approves $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restrictions
The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats.CBS News - 6d -
Bipartisan lawmakers want to force health insurers, PBMs to sell off pharmacies
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation that would force the breakup of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the drug industry middlemen that have come under increasing scrutiny by ...The Hill - 6d -
Ohio Supreme Court sides with pharmacies in appeal of $650 million opioid judgment
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that Ohio's product liability law prohibits counties from bringing public-nuisance claims against national pharmaceutical chains as they did as part of national ...ABC News - 6d -
Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools and hospitals
The long-standing policy has prevented ICE agents from arresting immigrants at so-called "sensitive locations" except under certain circumstances.NBC News - 6d -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - 6d -
House Dems call for action on law enforcement selling restricted weapons
Three congressmen wrote in a letter to the ATF that they have "grave concerns" that some law enforcement officers are "exploiting their positions to acquire and illegally distribute firearms."CBS News - 6d -
How should the opioid settlements be spent? Those hit hardest often don’t have a say
People with substance use disorder are not getting a direct say on how most opioid settlement money is usedABC News - Dec. 9 -
Supreme Court to hear case Tuesday that could restrict bedrock environmental law
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could reduce the scope of one of the nation’s bedrock environmental laws. The case deals with the National Environmental Policy Act ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Ofwat paid consultants that also worked for water groups
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Prescription fills for weight loss drugs Zepbound and Wegovy more than doubled in 2024, GoodRx says
The jump in prescription fills comes despite limited insurance coverage and high out-of-pocket costs for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Zepbound brings more weight loss than Wegovy: Drugmaker
Adults who take Zepbound lose more weight than those who take competitor weight loss drug Wegovy, according to new clinical trial results. Zepound manufacturer Eli Lilly released results from their ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court leans toward upholding Tennessee's restrictions on gender-affirming care
The Supreme Court’s conservatives appeared to lean toward upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors in a blockbuster showdown over transgender rights Wednesday. Over 2 1/2 hours ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Police illegally sell restricted weapons, supplying crime
These high-powered weapons are only meant for police. How are they ending up in criminals' hands?CBS News - Dec. 4 -
UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say
Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Montana Lawmakers Reject Bid to Restrict Bathroom Use for Trans Legislators
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China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions
Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteriesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Chip war ramps up with new US semiconductor restrictions on China
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Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
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