WASHINGTON, D.C. —Tuesday, Congressman David Trone, alongside Reps. Hal Rogers (R-KY), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), and Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK), introduced Bruce’s Law, new legislation that will authorize Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grants and expand federal agencies’ efforts to raise awareness about fentanyl. “As our nation faces a worsening overdose epidemic, it is crucial that we invest […]
“Universal access to insulin, without cost barriers, is urgently needed,” said Dr. Adam Gaffney, the lead author of a new study on insulin rationing. New research unveiled Monday estimates that around 1.3 million U.S. adults with diabetes either skipped entire insulin doses, took less than needed, or put off purchases of the medicine over the past […]
“If you thought Republicans were done trying to repeal overwhelmingly popular healthcare policies that bring down costs—think again,” said Sen. Patty Murray. Democratic leaders on Friday blasted a new Republican bill that would roll back modest prescription drug pricing reforms that U.S. President Joe Biden recently signed into law. Republican Sens. James Lankford (Okla.), Mike Lee […]
COVID-19 transmission continued to occur in most parts of Alaska during the week of September 25 – October 01, 2022, with evidence for decreasing cases in several but not all areas. The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is decreasing (see graph below illustrating hospital beds occupied by persons with COVID-19). Most parts of Alaska […]