Wisconsin Continues to Use MAT in ERs to Help Addicts
Wisconsin Continues to Use MAT in ERs to Help Addicts
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Drug Companies Motion for Gag Orders and Sanctions Against Plaintiffs
A new trend has emerged. Drug companies are filing motions for gag orders and sanctions against plaintiffs amid ongoing litigation.
State Submits Counterclaim in Malpractice Suit Using Pay-to-Stay Law
Cable was released from prison in 2017 after serving four-year sentence and subsequently submitted a malpractice claim. The state of New Hampshire filed a counterclaim using pay-to-stay.
Hospital Price Lists Can be Extremely Confusing to Patients
The federal government is requiring hospitals across the nation to post their standard prices on their websites starting this year. Consumer advocates and industry experts say this is a step in the right direction, but the lists are still confusing to patients.
American Heart Association Offers Opioid Care Courses
The American Heart Association (AHA) has begun to offer courses in treating opioid addiction specifically for healthcare professionals and laypersons involved in emergency care.
Georgia Joins Litigation Against Opioid Manufacturers
Georgia has officially joined the litigation against opioid manufacturers. The lawsuit comes after approximately 70 cities and counties in the state made similar allegations in their local courts.
RXBAR Protein Bars Recalled Over Concerns of Undeclared Allergens
RXBAR recently expanded a recall for a variety of protein bars over concerns that they may contain undeclared allergens.
Lawyer Suspended for Excessive Filing, Wasting Court’s Resources
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s disciplinary board recommended a five-year suspension for attorney Thomas Peter Gannon of Delaware County after he submitted an excessive number of filings, allegedly wasting valuable court resources.
Specialized Bicycles Recalls Road and Multi-Surface Bikes Over Headset Assembly Issue
Specialized Bicycles is recalling a variety of popular road and multi-surface bikes over concerns that the headset assembly may be defective.
Former Insys CEO Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Fraud Charges
Michael Babich, the former Insys CEO who resigned in 2015, admitted to conspiracy and mail fraud charges after entering into a cooperation deal with prosecutors. He faces up to 25 years in prison and has agreed to become a government witness.