Generics Continue to Block Drug Competition and Raise Costs
A KHN analysis shows 47 drugs cost Medicare and Medicaid about 12 billion dollars in 2016. Delays in generic development keep brand prices high, with Revlimid costing 75,000 per patient in 2016 and spending rising 60 percent on Part D since 2012. The article examines safety programs, samples access, and legislative efforts like the CREATES Act to boost generic competition and curb anticompetitive practices.
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Mixed signals cloud Kim's grip on power amid North Korea DPRK
Analysts say conflicting Pyongyang statements cited by President Trump reflect potential internal divisions or rival factions targeted by Kim Jong Un. His purge of rivals and military bargaining power complicate denuclearization, while public messaging may reassure top commanders and internal audiences.
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Alberto dampens Gulf Coast Memorial Day holiday
Subtropical Storm Alberto moved toward Florida Alabama and Mississippi delaying outdoor plans and triggering emergency declarations as rains and winds threaten the Gulf Coast. Forecasters warned of 60 to 65 mph winds with landfall expected near Panama City early Monday while residents stock up on batteries water and supplies. Authorities urged caution and preparedness across the Deep South and Southeast.
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Leaders of Koreas meet for heart to heart talks at DMZ
Moon Jae in says Kim Jong Un reaffirmed commitment to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula and seeks a summit with President Trump. Moon described a candid meeting near Panmunjom and noted Kim wants to end the history of war through a US Korea summit. An American delegation also met North Korean officials as plans advance for a Trump Kim meeting amid shifting dates.
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