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Feb 04

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News Wrap: Embattled pharma CEO takes Fifth before Congress

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In our news wrap Thursday, embattled ex-Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli pleaded the Fifth when called to testify before Congress on drug pricing protocols. Also, 12.7 million Americans signed up for private health insurance under the Affordable Care Act this…

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Dec 25

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How drug companies are gaming an old law for greater profits

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In the 1980s, a law was passed to persuade pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs for small populations, but now that rule is being used to reclaim old "orphaned" drugs in order to raise prices and profits. Gwen Ifill learns more…

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Jul 06

At least 7 states limit patient costs for high-priced drugs

By Michael Ollove, Stateline

As more expensive specialty drugs come on the market to treat some of the most serious chronic diseases, more states are stepping in to cushion the financial pain for patients who need medicine that can cost up to hundreds of…

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