Seniors, advocates say private Medicare plans put profits above care; Washington mulls changesMIAMI — Cecile Sangiamo liked her health insurance — until she needed to use it. Abortion opponents take aim at Nebraska provider after Tiller’s death in KansasBELLEVUE, Neb. — An anti-abortion group from Kansas is moving its fight north to Nebraska, preparing for a weekend demonstration and holding a workshop to plot its strategy for putting Dr. LeRoy Carhart out of business. Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals receives warning letter, faces Nasdaq delistingBERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Friday it could be delisted from Nasdaq because it does not comply with the $10 million minimum shareholder equity requirement. Sanofi-Aventis says it will close its Kansas City drug plant by 2012NEW YORK — Drug developer Sanofi-Aventis says it will close its Kansas City, Mo., plant by 2012, citing a decline in demand for products made at the site. July, August deadliest months for US troops in 8-year war in AfghanistanKABUL — A roadside bomb and gunfire attack killed a U.S. service member in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, a death that pushed August into a tie with July as the deadliest months of the eight-year war. Avanir says it sold 4.5 million shares to fund development of Zenvia and cover other costsALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday it raised $10.6 million by selling 4.5 million shares of stock. The hard sell: Taking health care plan to members and voters testing Pelosi’s leadershipSAN FRANCISCO — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent her 256 caucus members home for the August recess armed with pocket cards listing Democratic health care talking points, then started stumping herself, working to convince Americans of what they’d gain under the plan. Malawi child tobacco workers exposed to high levels of nicotine, rights organization reportsBLANTYRE, Malawi — Children picking tobacco in the fields of Malawi for consumers far beyond the African country’s borders are being poisoned as they absorb up to two cigarette packs’ worth of nicotine each day, a children’s rights organization said Monday, WSJ: Warner Chilcott could announce $3 billion purchase of P&G’s prescription drug unit MondayDrug maker Warner Chilcott PLC could announce a $3 billion takeover of Procter & Gamble Co.’s prescription drug business as early as Monday, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the deal. Court records say stolen Mexican oil sold to German chemical giant BASFMEXICO CITY — A Texas oil executive says his small company was one of several that bought millions of dollars worth of stolen Mexican petroleum and then sold the illicit products to larger U.S. companies including chemical giant BASF. US Court records say stolen Mexican oil sold to German chemical giant BASFMEXICO CITY — A Texas oil executive says his small company was one of several that bought millions of dollars worth of stolen Mexican petroleum and then sold the illicit products to larger companies in the U.S. including chemical giant BASF. NYC mayor: Drug firm CEOs don’t make much money, shouldn’t be scapegoats in health care debateNEW YORK — Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical companies and their chief executives on Friday, declaring that they “don’t make a lot of money” and shouldn’t be scapegoats in the health care debate. RXi Pharmaceuticals CFO DiPalma leaving Aug. 28; company plans to recruit a replacementWORCESTER, Mass. — RXi Pharmaceuticals Corp. said on Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Stephen J. DiPalma has resigned effective Aug. 28 to pursue other opportunities. FDA issues warnings to 8 companies for marketing unapproved ibuprofen-based ointmentsWASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings to eight companies for illegally marketing pain relief ointments containing ibuprofen. Congressional Democrats prepare to go it alone on health care overhaul without GOP supportWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is still talking compromise on a comprehensive health care bill to extend coverage to nearly 50 million Americans who lack it and contain rising costs. Privately, Democrats are preparing a one-party push, which they feel is all but inevitable. Heath insurer stocks dip lower than market after Congress asks for financial informationINDIANAPOLIS — Managed care stocks dipped slightly lower than the overall market Wednesday, after insurers received more bad publicity with letters from Congress asking for executive compensation details and other financial information. Obama relies on some special interests, assails others in fight over his health care overhaulWASHINGTON — As public pitchman, President Barack Obama accuses special interests of fighting to block his health care overhaul. “They run their ads. And let’s face it, they scare people,” he told one weekend audience. Judge upholds Merck patent on blockbuster allergy drug Singulair, protecting sales till 2012TRENTON, N.J. — The patent for Merck & Co.’s blockbuster allergy and asthma drug is valid, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, handing the drugmaker a crucial victory in its 2 1/2-year legal battle to block a rival from selling a cheaper generic version. Analysis: Liberals say ‘no more compromise,’ call for end to one-sided health care negotiationWASHINGTON — Frustrated liberals have a question for President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers: Isn’t it time the other guys gave a little ground on health care? What’s the point of a bipartisan bill, they ask, if we’re making all the concessions? Administration eases away from public option in favor of health care co-ops in overhaul pushWASHINGTON — Former Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean, a leading figure in the liberal wing of his party, said Monday he doubts there can be meaningful health care reform without a direct government role. It isn’t perfect but it’s ours: Britons defend public health care after US attacksLONDON — Britons love to mock their National Health Service — just don’t let anyone else poke fun at it. Obama takes health care argument to Colorado town lauded for universal access to health careDENVER — For three decades, doctors in a small Colorado town have agreed to share the expense of treating the poor, lowering costs for everyone and recently gaining praise from Democrats as a model of what health care overhaul should look like. Judge says Medicare did not misapply rules that reimbursed Baxter’s drug Advate below costsNEW YORK — A U.S. District Court judge ruled Friday that Baxter International Inc. is not entitled to a higher Medicare reimbursement price for its hemophilia drug Advate. Britain’s health service says it’s sick of being lied about, hits back at US criticsLONDON — Britain’s health care service says it is sick of being lied about. State lawmakers face public backlash over generous taxpayer funded health benefitsPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Waiting in line at the pharmacy to pick up prescriptions, Lawrence Cafero Jr. can’t help but feel a bit guilty. Before friendly town hall, Obama takes on health care critics, says they create boogeymenPORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Braced for a fight he never got, President Barack Obama went on the offensive in support of his health care plan Tuesday, urging a town hall audience not to listen to those who seek to “scare and mislead the American people.” Obama goes on offensive in support of health care plan, saying critics using ’scare tactics’PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Braced for a fight he never got, President Barack Obama went on the offensive in support of his health care plan Tuesday, urging a town hall audience not to listen to those who seek to “scare and mislead the American people.” As tempers flare nationwide, Obama pitches health care plan at New Hampshire town hallPORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Trying to put new energy behind his health care plan, President Barack Obama on Tuesday took direct aim at the health insurance industry, promising Americans that “meddling” bureaucrats should not be determining anyone’s care. Already insured? Obama pitching his health care plan to those worried about changes in systemWASHINGTON — His approval ratings slipping, President Barack Obama is retooling his message on health care overhaul, aiming to win over Americans who already have insurance. Hispanics watching closely as legislators, president wrangle over health care reformOAKLAND, Calif. —Perched at the edge of an exam table, Delmira Maravilla is anxious for a check-up — and for a timeline on the president’s promise of health care for all Americans. |
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