by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Inequities and SDOH
Dozens of national groups sent a letter requesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Equity Commission to address “dietary racism” in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Under the NSLP, the USDA reimburses schools if they serve dairy milk at every meal....
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Life Sciences
The FDA authorized that Jynneos’ monkeypox vaccine can now be given to high-risk adults in a way that will allow health care providers to get five doses out of a standard one-dose vial. The move could increase the number of vaccine doses in the national stockpile from...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Life Sciences
ndo International PLC said it is negotiating with senior lenders over what is likely to result in a filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The pharmaceutical manufacturer has reached opioid settlements with several states – including Alabama, Florida, New York, Texas, and...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Mental Health
Amazon.com Inc. is planning to add behavioral health support to its array of medical offerings via a partnership with mental health service provider Ginger. As part of the partnership, the companies will share patient information and provide on-demand access to mental...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Opioid/Substance Use Disorders
Hawaii Governor David Ige outlined how the state plans to spend the $78 million it’s receiving from a multistate opioid settlement with pharmaceutical industry companies. Ige said state and Hawaii’s counties have agreed to spend the funds on treatment, prevention, and...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2022 | Payers
A federal judge in Alabama approved Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies’ $2.67 billion antitrust settlement. The ruling ends policyholders’ decadelong legal battle against 34 BCBS plans, alleging that the BCBS Association’s rules capping revenue...
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