Health Headlines for Wednesday, September 28
Furor Over Drug Prices Puts Patient Advocacy Groups in Bind
New York Times
Public anger over the cost of drugs has burned hot for a year, coursing through social media, popping up on the presidential campaign, and erupting in a series of congressional hearings, including one last week over the rising price of the allergy treatment EpiPen.
Docs need help to ease opioid epidemic: Column
USA Today
In an unprecedented move, Surgeon General Vivek Murthysent a letter to every doctor in America last month.
Health Insurance Premiums Have Continued To Rise Faster Than Worker Wages Under Obamacare
Forbes
Regrettably, not a word was mentioned about health care in last night’s face-off between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Health Insurance Premiums Have Continued To Rise Faster Than Worker Wages Under Obamacare
New York Times
Regrettably, not a word was mentioned about health care in last night’s face-off between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Americas becomes first region to eliminate measles: health agency
Reuters
The Americas has become the first region in the world to be free of measles, following a 22-year vaccination drive against the disease which continues to infect tens of thousands of people globally, the Pan American Health Organization said on Tuesday.