Doctor Suspected of Causing More Than Two Dozen Patient Deaths
Mount Carmel Hospital System physician, Dr. William Husel, is accused of prescribing high levels of pain medications that led to the deaths of 28 patients.
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Government Goes After Insys Executives Using RICO
The federal government uses the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), approved in 1970, to go after Insys executives, claiming they engaged in a racketeering conspiracy scheme to realize revenues from Subsys sales.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Doesn’t Curb Abuses at Private Prisons
I.C.E. relies on private contractors to operate many of its detention centers nationwide. A recently-released Department of Homeland Security reports indicates that I.C.E. may not be policing its contractors.
Trump Strays from State of Union Script, Says He Wants More Immigrants than Ever
In his State of the Union address delivered Tuesday, President Donald Trump demanded the U.S. welcome more legal immigrants while continuing to crack down on unauthorized crossings.
Fisher-Price Recalls 44,000 Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers Amid Potential Injury Concerns
Fisher-Price is recalling thousands of Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers over concerns that the toy vehicle’s wheels may continue to run even when the foot pedal is released.
NHTSA Yanks Proposal to Outfit New Vehicles with Data Recorders
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was on the verge of mandating that all new vehicles contain data recorders to improve vehicle safety. Under Trump, the agency’s decided they’ve already done enough.
Cancer Treatment Protocol May Change Due to Opioid Epidemic
Prescription opioids have been identified as significant contributors to the overdose epidemic. There may be a need for new alternatives for cancer treatment.
Virginia Family Receives Settlement for Inmate’s Tragic Death
Mentall ill man dies behind bars while waiting to get into a psychiatric hospital. His family is set to receive $3 million.
Drug Advertising is At an All-time High, According to Study
New study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association states drug advertising has skyrocketed across all mediums over the years.
Trump’s Proposal Will Make Generic Drugs More Expensive
The Trump administration is proposing changes to insurance that may increase the out-of-pocket cost of some brand-name drugs. This would mean that patients who are unwilling to opt for generics will pay more for their prescriptions.