Health Headlines for Wednesday, January 20
Cuomo enters national debate with proposal to cap drug prices
Capital New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking effectively to cap the price of certain pharmaceuticals and require unprecedented transparency from manufacturers.
How the Epidemic of Drug Overdose, Deaths Ripples Across America
New York Times
Deaths from drug overdoses have jumped in nearly every county across the United States, driven largely by an explosion in addiction to prescription painkillers and heroin.
U.S. Toughens Rules for Latecomers Trying to Enroll in Health Care Act
New York Times
The Obama administration, responding to complaints from insurance companies, announced several steps on Tuesday that will make it harder for consumers to obtain health insurance after the annual open enrollment period.
Johnson & Johnson to Cut 6% of Medical-Device Jobs
Wall Street Journal
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday said it would cut about 3,000 jobs in its medical-devices division, the company’s latest step to revive the struggling business.