Published in the Columbia (MO) Tribune September 30, 2003The battle over importing cheaper drugs from other countries has escalated, with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) announcing that he wants to find a way to help up to 240,000 state employees and retirees buy price-controlled medicines from Canada. The Food and Drug Administration warned him that the practice violates federal law, but … [Read more...] about Cracking Down on Drug Counterfeits
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Cracking Down on Drug Counterfeits
Published in the Columbia (MO) Tribune September 30, 2003The battle over importing cheaper drugs from other countries has escalated, with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) announcing that he wants to find a way to help up to 240,000 state employees and retirees buy price-controlled medicines from Canada. The Food and Drug Administration warned him that the practice violates federal law, but … [Read more...] about Cracking Down on Drug Counterfeits
McInturff ? Consumer Choice is Better Terminology
IN THIS ISSUE: ? McInturff ? Consumer Choice is Better Terminology ? Kaiser Benefits Study ? Premiums, Cost-Sharing Rising ? Consumer Driven Plans in California McInturff ? Consumer Choice is Better Terminology The Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA) held a briefing to unveil the results of a new study of ?consumer choice? health plans. HIAA president Don Young said in a press … [Read more...] about McInturff ? Consumer Choice is Better Terminology
McInturff ? Consumer Choice is Better Terminology
IN THIS ISSUE: ? McInturff ? Consumer Choice is Better Terminology ? Kaiser Benefits Study ? Premiums, Cost-Sharing Rising ? Consumer Driven Plans in California McInturff ? Consumer Choice is Better Terminology The Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA) held a briefing to unveil the results of a new study of ?consumer choice? health plans. HIAA president Don Young said in a … [Read more...] about McInturff ? Consumer Choice is Better Terminology
Smallpox and Bioterrorism: Why the Plan to Protect the Nation Is Stalled and What to Do
Smallpox and Bioterrorism: Why the Plan to Protect the Nation Is Stalled and What to Do
Seeking a Crystal Ball
Everyone is wondering what is going to happen on Medicare. No one can know the answer at this point, but several things are clear: Attention has shifted since Congress left town a month ago. Medicare dominated the summer debate, but enthusiasm has waned for the House and Senate bills as details have become clearer, especially about the drug benefit. The August blackout also has pushed energy … [Read more...] about Seeking a Crystal Ball
Seeking a Crystal Ball
Everyone is wondering what is going to happen on Medicare. No one can know the answer at this point, but several things are clear: Attention has shifted since Congress left town a month ago. Medicare dominated the summer debate, but enthusiasm has waned for the House and Senate bills as details have become clearer, especially about the drug benefit. The August blackout also has pushed … [Read more...] about Seeking a Crystal Ball