Tag: Healthcare industry
Indiana Governor Appoints Business Leader to Transform Health Care
In a captivating tale of a seasoned leader's crusade against the convoluted world of health care, Gloria Sachdev emerges as a beacon of change in Indiana. Armed with a background in pharmacy and years...
Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Healthcare Costs: Devices to Drugs
President Trump's recent decision to impose import taxes on goods from Canada, China, and Mexico has sparked concerns about potential increases in healthcare costs for American consumers. With tariffs of 25% on imports from...
Trump’s Funding Pause Creates Chaos for States and Health Industry
States and the nation’s health industry found themselves plunged into turmoil as the Trump administration issued a directive on Monday to freeze nearly all federal grants by 5 p.m. ET Tuesday. This comprehensive order...
The Shkreli Awards: Dysfunction and Profiteering in Health Care
The Shkreli Awards: A Deep Dive into Dysfunction and Profiteering in Health CareThe Eighth Annual Shkreli Awards, hosted by the Lown Institute, recently highlighted the most egregious examples of profiteering and dysfunction in the...
Pfizer Settles $60M Kickback Claims with Biohaven
Pfizer Settles $60M Kickback Claims with BiohavenPfizer, a leading pharmaceutical company, recently agreed to a significant settlement of nearly $60 million to resolve allegations of kickbacks involving its subsidiary, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals. The U.S. Department...
Eli Lilly CEO Sees ‘Significant Common Cause’ with Trump Administration: Key Points and Analysis
Eli Lilly CEO Finds Common Ground with Trump AdministrationIn a surprising turn of events, Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks expressed optimism about potential collaborations with the incoming Trump administration during a recent...
J&J Acquires Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6B, Expanding Mental Health Drug Portfolio
J&J Acquires Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6B, Expanding Mental Health Drug PortfolioIn a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through the pharmaceutical industry, Johnson & Johnson announced on Monday that it would be acquiring Intra-Cellular...
Limitation of Health Insurance Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs: Are They Medically Necessary?
Health Insurance Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs: A Critical ExaminationIn a world where health insurance seems to be a necessity, Michael Adams, a 51-year-old resident of Lafayette, Colorado, faced a daunting challenge in 2023. Adams,...
