The Opioid Crisis Is Surging In Black, Urban Communities
Opioid overdose deaths among middle-aged black men have increased 245 percent in the past three years in Washington, D.C.
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Probe Into Generic Drug Price Fixing Set To Widen
The Department of Justice and 45 states allege that generic- drug makers colluded to divvy up customers and set prices. Prosecutors are now looking at potential involvement by drug distributors.
U.K. Hospitals Are Overburdened, But The British Love Their Universal Health Care
Budgets are tight, wait times have grown and drugs are being rationed. But most of the U.K. believes the advantages of their taxpayer-funded coverage outweigh the frustrations.
Patients Like Hospital Care At Home, But Some Insurers Are Skeptical
Some health systems are encouraging selected emergency room patients who are sick but stable and don't need intensive, round-the-clock care to opt for hospital-level care at home, instead.
Mental Health Funding Tied To Florida's Controversial Gun Legislation
Florida has had three mass shootings in 20 months. Twice before, there have been calls for more mental health funding from the state — to no avail. Will this time be any different?
Jump In Overdoses Shows Opioid Epidemic Has Worsened
Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent nationwide between 2016 and 2017, with some places showing even more dramatic spikes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Miracle Of Hemophilia Drugs Comes At A Steep Price
The market is flooded with 28 different medications for just 20,000 patients with the hereditary bleeding disorder. Yet intense competition hasn't worked to bring costs down.
This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reversed Prediabetes With A Digital Program
People with prediabetes like a Washington state chef reversed the diagnosis using a digital program that harnesses the power of wearable devices, data, education, e-coaching and peer support.
U.S. Immigration Policy Threatens Shake-Up In Home Health Business
At least a million more home aides will be needed in the next decade, U.S. statistics suggest. And about a quarter of today's 3 million aides who help older adults avoid nursing homes are immigrants.
When Opioids Make Pain Worse
For some people, something as simple as having an IV line inserted can be excruciating. An emergency room doctor noticed a strange pattern. Many of these sensitive patients were regular opioid users.