Drug price reform hinges on PBM transparency and caution
Bloomberg Opinion argues to curb costs carefully as Congress eyes drug price reform. It notes prescription prices rise, PBMs steer rebates, and opaque practices may trap patients, urging targeted transparency and FTC-led oversight to curb misaligned incentives.
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Looking for Alaska fuels school battle in Ohio district
A Lorain County JVS board faces a heated debate over John Green's Looking for Alaska amid parental protests calling the novel erotic and immoral. A curriculum committee investigates while the book is not taught, and a board decision is expected this month. The piece ties the controversy to concerns about youth violence hunger and anxiety in Ohio schools.
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Nanoplastics in water prompt calls for action over health risk
Bloomberg Opinion notes the abundance of plastic nanoparticles in bottled and tap water and asks what level causes harm. It highlights detection methods, uncertain health impacts, and the need for more data on sizes and additives, while urging policies like more fountains and safer packaging.
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