Health Headlines for Monday, March 13
Republicans Set Low Expectations for Health Bill Cost Study
New York Times
Republicans pushing a plan to dismantle Barack Obama’s health care law are bracing for a Congressional Budget Office analysis widely expected to conclude that fewer Americans will have health coverage under the proposal, despite President Donald Trump’s promise of “insurance for everybody.”
Trump chooses Gottlieb to run FDA; Pharma breathes sigh of relief
Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a conservative health policy expert with deep ties to the pharmaceutical industry, to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the White House said on Friday.
Pharma contributions topped $800K in 2016
Politico NY
Drug companies spent roughly $800,000 lining campaign coffers in the state capital last year as pressure mounted on the pharmaceutical industry following a series of high-profile cases involving skyrocketing prices.
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Adults who were preemies may face more mental health risks
Reuters
Adults who were born prematurely at a very low birth weight may be more likely to experience mental health problems like depression and anxiety, a recent study suggests.
Few teens receive effective treatment for opioid addiction
Reuters
Just a small fraction of adolescents with opioid addiction will receive medications that can help them quit, new research shows.
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