Aneri Pattani

Aneri Pattani is a contributor at The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Big Pharma’s Opioid Settlement Payouts to Localities Made Public

The national opioid settlements are the second-largest public health settlement of all time.

June 18, 2023

Experts say a lack of federal leadership may lead to missteps or wasted opportunities in use of opioid settlement funds.

April 21, 2023

Hospitals strike deals with financing companies, generating profits for lenders and more debt for patients.

November 26, 2022

Workplace safety regulators have taken a lenient stance toward employers during the pandemic.

December 13, 2020

Some Black women fear seeking care at the risk having their families torn apart by child welfare.

December 27, 2019