Citing evidence that the hospital system may have improperly billed poor Oregonians, DOJ is demanding more documents. Providence says it has already provided 100,000 records.
Documents show that U.S. trade officials worked closely with baby formula makers to weaken Thailand’s proposed ban on formula marketing; critics say the ads can be misleading and predatory while discouraging the healthier practice of breastfeeding
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee shown signing bills on March 10 at the Tulalip Resort, north of Seattle.
New Washington laws seek to expand access to treatment services and recovery support, increase education on opioid risks, and build emergency response capacity. Two bills also require schools to carry naloxone, an overdose reversal medication.
Testosterone may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, physicians say, and the midlife malaise for which it is touted as a solution is more likely caused by chronic medical conditions, poor diet, or a sedentary lifestyle
Legacy Health’s attempt to close a maternity unit last year has sparked a requirement that hospitals consider the impact to communities before reducing services