October 2015 Archive
When Buying Pharmacies, Valeant Affiliates Haven’t Disclosed California License Denial
Officials at Philidor Rx Services, which was terminated today by two major pharmacy benefits managers, didn’t tell regulators in Texas or California about the license denial when seeking to buy stakes in other pharmacies.
Uber's Surge Pricing May Not Lead to a Surge in Drivers
Uber’s surge pricing doesn’t necessarily increase the availability of rides. It just makes them more expensive.
More Trouble in Coal Country: Health Care at Risk for 12,000 Retired Miners and Their Families
Peabody Energy, the nation’s largest coal company, is seeking release from a pledge to pay into a health insurance fund.
How N.Y.’s Biggest For-Profit Nursing Home Group Flourishes Despite a Record of Patient Harm
The state’s “character-and-competence” reviews are supposed to weed out operators with histories of violations and fines — but regulators don’t always act on the full story.
Federal Investigators Looking at Valeant’s Contact Lens Dealings
The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether Valeant’s recent acquisition of a company that makes a key component of rigid contact lenses violates anti-trust laws.
Coming soon: Terror in Little Saigon
ProPublica and Frontline reopen the investigation into a death squad run by former South Vietnamese military men that killed journalists, torched businesses and intimidated those who challenged its dream of re-starting the Vietnam War — all on American soil.
Further Allegations of Misconduct Plague Valeant’s Pharmacies in California
In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, a pharmacy owner claims a company associated with Valeant is trying to circumvent California law to distribute drugs in the state.
Sicario’s Dirty War on Mexican Cartels is Not Yet Reality
Denis Villeneuve’s movie gets much right about the borderlands but crosses the line into exaggeration. A veteran border correspondent compares the film’s underworld to the one he knows.
After Sexual Assault, Woman Says University Lawyers Accessed Her Counseling Records
Laura Hanson says University of Oregon attorneys obtained her counseling records without her permission. The university says it did nothing wrong, but has since changed its policy.
When Students Become Patients, Privacy Suffers
University students have less privacy for their campus health records than they would have if they sought care off campus. Schools say they are trying to seek the right balance between privacy and safety.
Documents Raise New Questions About Valeant’s Pharmacy Relationships in California
A key Valeant pharmacy was denied a license in California for making false statements. Months later, people affiliated with it gained an ownership stake in a licensed pharmacy.
Orthopedic Board Hasn’t Adopted Surgeon Scorecard After All
A new statement by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery says its executive director “miscommunicated” his own preference without getting necessary approval.
Former Las Vegas Water Czar Joins Board of Casino Giant
Patricia Mulroy’s appointment to the board at Wynn Resorts re-ignites debate about her performance during a time of explosive growth and worsening drought.
Paul Ryan Reading Guide: The Best Reporting on the House Republican
He's the new speaker of the House. Here's a look at Rep. Paul Ryan's positions and Congressional career.
U.S. Lawmakers Call for More Oversight of Workers’ Comp
In response to a ProPublica and NPR investigation, members of Congress are urging the labor secretary to come up with a plan to protect injured workers and taxpayers.
Johnson & Johnson Emerges Victorious in Lawsuit on Tylenol’s Risks
Hundreds of cases are pending that involve claims that Tylenol has caused liver damage and deaths. The pain reliever’s maker won a jury verdict in the first.
