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The US Finally Removes a Major Barrier to Opioid Addiction Treatment
Advocates say deregulating buprenorphine is a long overdue step toward ending the overdose crisis.
Greta Thunberg’s Arrest Demonstrates Why Energy Charter Treaty Must Be Abolished
The treaty allows fossil fuel companies to sue governments for taking action to combat climate change.
Eating 1 Freshwater Fish Equals a Month of Drinking “Forever Chemicals” in Water
Research finds that fish from all 48 contiguous U.S. states showed PFAS contamination.
Fight Grows to Stop Medical Debt From Destroying Patients’ Lives
Hospitals are suing patients, garnishing wages and putting liens on homes of those with unaffordable medical bills.
Big Pharma Pushed Twitter to Hide Vaccine Equity Tweets, New Report Reveals
"Twitter was seemingly asked to shield the powerful from criticism,” said Maaza Seyoum of the People's Vaccine Alliance.
US Hospitals Rely On Exploited Volunteer Staff, Potentially Violating Labor Laws
Some labor experts argue many for-profit hospitals are using unpaid workers to benefit their bottom line.
California Sues Pharma Giants Over Inflated Insulin Prices
California joins states like Arkansas, Kansas and Illinois going after insulin companies and pharma middlemen.
Privatization Scam Threatens to Replace Traditional Medicare Altogether by 2030
Medicare Advantage serves private health insurers and investors at the expense of the public interest.
Moderna Faces Backlash for Plans to Markup COVID Vaccine by 4,000 Percent
Moderna's pricing plans come as the Biden administration transitions away from its free coronavirus vaccine program.
Industry Lobbyists Worry as Sanders Takes Over Powerful Senate Health Panel
Health care industry lobbyists are particularly concerned about how Sanders will wield the committee's subpoena power.