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What We're Reading: Idaho AG Sues Purdue Pharma; Texas Tobacco Law; Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants
Purdue Pharmaceuticals and the company’s owners have been sued by Idaho’s Attorney General for allegedly contributing to the opioid epidemic; the governor of Texas has signed a bill into law that will raise the state’s minimum age to purchase tobacco and tobacco-related products to 21; California law makers have agreed to a budget deal that will provide healthcare to young, low-income, undocumented immigrants.
Idaho Attorney General Sues Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has filed a lawsuit accusing Purdue Pharmaceuticals and the company’s owners, the Sackler family, of profiting off the opioid crisis, according to The Hill. The lawsuit alleges the company misled physicians into prescribing opioids over competing treatments despite the dangers and risks of addiction associated with opioids. Purdue has denied the claims and plans to fight them in court.
Texas Governor Signs Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that will increase the state’s minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, CNN reported. The law covers cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco-related products. Supporters of the legislation, which will become effective September 1, 2019, believe that increasing the age requirement will reduce the risk of addiction.
California Will Become First State to Offer Healthcare to Undocumented Immigrants
California law makers have agreed to a budget deal that will provide health insurance benefits, through the state’s Medicaid program, to low-income, undocumented immigrants between the ages of 19 to 25, The Hill reported. The program would cost approximately $98 million per year and cover about 90,000 individuals. The budget agreement must first be approved by the full state Legislature before it is officially enacted.
Low-Volume Hospitals Had Higher Reoperation Rate, Postoperative Complications in CRC
April 18th 2024Patients opting for elective colorectal surgery to address colorectal cancer (CRC) could have different rates of reoperation and postoperative complications based on the size of the hospital.
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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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Prices for care at hospital trauma centers vary across hospitals; drug shortages reached a record high during the first quarter of 2024; although 3 of the biggest makers of asthma inhalers pledged to cap out-of-pocket costs for some US patients at $35, these do not apply to daily inhalers used by the youngest kids with asthma.
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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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Survival Rates in CLL: Targeted Agents vs Fludarabine Combo Therapy Study
April 17th 2024Researchers conducted an analysis of 4 phase 3 trials, covering 2751 patients, to address the potential for targeted agents in younger and physically fit patients who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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