Health Headlines for Thursday, May 4

U.S. prescription drug spending as high as $610 billion by 2021: report

Reuters

Spending on prescription medicines in the United States will increase 4-7 percent through 2021, reaching $580 billion to $610 billion, according to a report released by QuintilesIMS Holding (Q.N) on Thursday that lowered its prior long-term forecast.

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With $8 Billion Deal on Health Bill, House G.O.P. Leader Says ‘We Have Enough Votes’

New York Times

House Republican leaders planned to hold a showdown vote Thursday on their bill to repeal and replace large portions of the Affordable Care Act after adding $8 billion to the measure to help cover insurance costs for people with pre-existing conditions.

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Mount Sinai eyes Long Island expansion

Crain’s New York Business

The health system is negotiating an affiliation with South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside.

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New NY smoking age bill would exempt military

Poughkeepsie Journal

A new proposal would raise the smoking age in New York while exempting members of the military, a move the bill’s sponsor hopes can help garner more support.

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It’s going to be a bad summer for ticks

USA Today

It’s going to be a bad summer for ticks because of milder winters and growing mice and deer populations.

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