Alison Kodjak
Stories
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Health
In Midst Of Opioid Crisis, FDA May Block New Addiction Drug From Market
A quirk in the law gives an older opioid addiction treatment "orphan drug" status — and a period of exclusive market access. That may prevent some new therapies from reaching patients for years.
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Health
Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients
A federal agency issued a proposed rule Friday that rolls back Obama-era protections for transgender patients. Advocates for transgender people say the rule leaves them vulnerable to discrimination.
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Politics
New Trump Rule Protects Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons
The rule strengthens protections for health care providers who are unwilling to provide services like abortions. Critics say it could put women's health in danger.
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National
Express Scripts Takes Steps To Cut Insulin's Price To Patients
As congressional lawmakers continue to turn up the heat on drugmakers, insurers and middlemen over the price of many medicines, one player says it will limit patients' share of the cost of insulin.
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Business
Insulin Is A Major Focus In The Debate Over Rising Prescription Drug Prices
Lawmakers in the House and Senate are pressing companies to lower prices for insulin which is essential for many people with diabetes. The price is 10 times higher today than it was 20 years ago.
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Health
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.
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Health
Trump Administration Moves Forward In Attempt To Invalidate Affordable Care Act
Justice Department files notice that it agrees with a federal judge's ruling that the ACA should be thrown out. The administration had previously said it wanted only parts of the law invalidated.
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National
U.S. Hospitals And Insurers Might Be Forced To Reveal The True Prices They Negotiate
A little-noticed Trump administration proposal would require hospitals, doctors and insurers to post the true, negotiated price for a medical procedure or service, as opposed to the "list" price.
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Health
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Says He'll Leave The Agency Next Month
Scott Gottlieb, head of the Food and Drug Administration, is resigning, effective next month. The reasons for his resignation are not yet clear, but it appears it was not requested by the White House.
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Politics
Commissioner Of Food And Drug Administration Announces He Will Resign
In a surprise move, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner announced Tuesday he will resign from his position. Dr. Scott Gottlieb is widely viewed as an effective advocate of public health.