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What We're Reading: CREATES Act Vote; Illegal Opioid Sales; Ebola Funding
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote for the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act; the FDA is targeting websites illegally marketing and selling opioids; and the White House has dropped its proposal to cut Ebola funding amid the outbreak in Congo.
Senate Panel Schedules a Vote on CREATES Act Bill
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced that it’s moving forward on the drug pricing bill known as the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act, The Hill reported. The bill would crack down on drug companies attempting to delay the cheaper generic drugs from entering the market. Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has scheduled the vote for Thursday. Voting on the bill has been at a standstill for months amid opposition from pharmaceutical companies, despite bipartisan support of the bill.
FDA Targets Websites Marketing Opioids Illegally
Early Tuesday morning, the FDA outlined a framework for cracking down on illegal opioid sales on the internet. According to STAT news, just hours later, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, came out with a list of 9 operators of 53 websites that the FDA had sent formal warnings to for engaging in illegal marketing and sales of opioids. The agency warned that companies failing to address violations outlined in the warning letters could have their products seized or face other legal actions.
White House Drops Plan to Cut Ebola Spending
Amid the Ebola outbreak in Congo, the White House has dropped a proposal to cut $252 million in leftover funding to fight the virus in Africa, AP news reported. The proposed cut to Ebola funding was unveiled last month in the wake of the $1.3 trillion spending bill. As of late May, the outbreak was believed to have killed at least 27 people.
Commonwealth Fund Report Details Pervasive Racial and Ethnic Disparities in US Health Care, Outcomes
April 18th 2024Using 25 health system performance indicators, the Commonwealth Fund 2024 State Health Disparities Report evaluated racial and ethnic disparities in health care and health outcomes both within and across US states and highlighted the urgent need for equitable health care policies and practices in the US.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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Study Links COVID-19 Pandemic to Rise in Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer in US
April 17th 2024There was greater use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy among US patients with ovarian cancer (OC) during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce potential COVID-19 exposure and cancer treatment-related complications.
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Beyond Insulin: The Impact of Next-Generation Diabetes Technology
April 17th 2024Experts explain how new diabetes technologies like continuous glucose monitors are transforming care beyond intensive insulin therapy, offering personalized insights and improving outcomes for patients of all treatment levels.
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