Opioid lawsuit: Discovery more the point than dollars

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/editorials/2018-01-14/opioid-lawsuit-discovery-more-point-dollars It’s unlikely the city of Augusta will realize much of a windfall, if any, from joining a pack of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors to recover costs of the epidemic.   For one thing, there’s no assurance any monetary awards will be forthcoming. For another thing, the lead law firm in the case, […]

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Health care deals could make you healthier but may not save you money

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/01/14/health-care-deals-could-make-you-healthier-but-may-not-save-you-money/930635001/ The health care industry’s fever for consolidation has shot up with two major deals closing out 2017, but the big question is whether consumers should be feeling any better this year.  DaVita Medical Group, which has nearly 300 medical clinics​ along with about 40 surgery centers and urgent care clinics, will become part of UnitedHealth’s prescription drug […]

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New Documentary Chronicling the Other Opioid Crisis

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

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