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Inside the battle over prescription drug prices and pharmacies in the Louisiana Legislature

Independent pharmacies gained the upper hand Wednesday against pharmacy benefit managers following a behind-the-scenes lobbying battle over what has been one of the biggest unsettled policy issues in the final days of the regular legislative session. The …

Arkansas’ Leading Cancer Researchers Gather at Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Retreat

View Larger Image Carolina Schinke, M.D., delivers the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Director's Spotlight presentation at the 2025 Research Retreat Image by Bryan Clifton June 5, 2025 | In a strong showing as the state’s leader in cancer …

Former Arkansas Democratic leader to become part-owner of dispensary

Woodruff County Judge Michael John Gray, a former state representative who led the state Democratic Party for four years, will own a part of a West Memphis medical marijuana dispensary after the transaction received approval from state regulators on …

Senate panel votes to tighten rules on big pharmacy firms

1 By Anna Puleo LSU Manship School News Service A bill aimed at increasing transparency in how pharmacy benefit managers operate advanced out of the Senate Insurance Committee Wednesday, signaling a push to regulate an industry that critics say drives up …

Sarah Sanders Won’t Back Down After CVS Threatens To Leave Arkansas

Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is not backing down after pharmacy giant CVS has threatened to leave the state over a new state law targeting drug middlemen called pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. In an interview with The Daily Wire, …

CVS, Express Scripts sue Arkansas over restriction on pharmacy...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – CVS Health Corp. and Express Scripts have asked a federal judge to block a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in Arkansas, challenging the first such restriction enacted by a state.  The …

REGENXBIO Reports Positive Phase 1/2 Data for Higher Dose of RGX-202 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Newly announced data from level 2 the phase 1/2 AFFINITY DUCHENNE trial (NCT05693142) showed that treatment with higher doses of RGX-202 (REGENXBIO), an investigational gene therapy, led to positive changes in disease trajectory and improvements in …

The Growing Burden of Acne in America: Time to Rethink Our Approach

Acne vulgaris has long been regarded as an expected part of adolescence—annoying, temporary, and largely inconsequential. But in clinical practice, acne remains one of the most common reasons for dermatology office visits in the United States.1 However, …

Arkansas podcast aims to close visibility gap for marginalized missing persons

An Arkansas podcaster aims to tell the untold stories of 'Black, brown and indigenous people' after police located a body believed to be a missing Benton woman. SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — Jade Love, a 22-year-old Benton woman, was reported missing on …

Despite key bills’ passage, legislative session ends on sour note

Although the General Assembly closed out the session with hugs, cheers and applause, it was tinged with a sour note after a dispute among Democrats over a few lines in the state budget that allow the state to take financial oversight of Ansonia. …

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch Earns Renewal of Respected CARF Accreditation

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch sets the standard for excellence in residential treatment for teen boys struggling with mental/behavioral health & substance use. MORROW, AR, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teen Challenge …

CVS sues Arkansas over new pharmacy law, claims illegal carveout for Walmart

The Joint Corp. Announces $5 Million Stock Repurchase Program

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, announced that its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase …

Express Scripts, CVS file lawsuit against Arkansas over PBMs

Photo: SimpleImages/Getty Images Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefit manager for Cigna, has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a new law in Arkansas that would prohibit PBMs from owning or operating pharmacies in the state, and CVS and Caremark have …

17 health systems discontinuing service lines

In a year that has already been plagued by hospital closures, several major health systems have decided to discontinue service lines in an effort to save money.  Here are 17 health systems that have discontinued, or plan to discontinue, service lines in …

The GOP’s Budget Plan Is a Crisis in the Making for Hospitals

The Trump administration’s flagship budget package — which includes the biggest Medicaid funding cuts ever proposed in the history of the program — is currently awaiting a Senate vote, having already made it through the House of Representatives last month …

CDC: Measles Vaccine Strongly Recommended for All International Travelers

The CDC has updated its guidance on measles vaccination for international travelers, recommending that all travelers be fully vaccinated against measles regardless of their international destinations.1 While the CDC recommends all US residents receive 2 …

Morning Brief: ICE’s Anti-Terror Offensive And The Crackdown On Prescription Drug Middlemen

ICE arrests the family of the Colorado illegal alien terror suspect as the Trump administration rounds up 1,500 illegal immigrants in another sanctuary state. Drug giant CVS could be closing all of its pharmacies in Arkansas due to a first-in-the-nation …

5 gastroenterologist lawsuits in 2025

Here are five lawsuits Becker’s has reported on involving gastroenterologists and GI surgeons in 2025: 1. Florida-based physician Scott Wiesen, MD, has surrendered his medical license after facing a lawsuit for a colonoscopy he performed at Naples, Fla.- …

Dental Assistant School of Houston Announces Summer 2025 Opening of New Conroe Location

Dental Assistant School of Houston opens a new Conroe location in June 2025! Train in 12 weeks, hands-on, and graduate debt-free. Limited spots—apply now! CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dental Assistant School of …

First Clinical XoMotion Exoskeleton Delivered to Synaptic Health, Advancing Neurorehabilitation in Canada

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Human in Motion Robotics, a pioneer in robotic mobility innovation, proudly announces the delivery of the first XoMotion™ exoskeleton for clinical use to Synaptic Health, a leading …

Magic Fox Orthodontics Expands Adult Orthodontics Options for Fountain Valley Residents

With growing demand in Fountain Valley, Magic Fox Orthodontics enhances services tailored for adults seeking discreet, effective orthodontic care. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Magic Fox Orthodontics has …

West Bell Dental Care Enhances Local Access to Preventive Dental Services in Surprise, AZ

West Bell Dental Care offers enhanced general and preventive dental services to meet growing demand for family dentistry in Surprise, AZ. SURPRISE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- West Bell Dental Care, a local practice …

Beyond Dental Care Expands Emergency and Family Dental Services in Glendale, AZ

The Glendale-based dental provider enhances access to emergency and family dentistry for teens, adults, and seniors across the Upper West Side GLENDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beyond Dental Care, a trusted name in …

Physical-Therapy-Assistant.org Rolls Out Major Updates to Help Students Find Accredited PTA Programs

New Features Make It Easier to Explore Local and Online Physical Therapist Assistant Programs AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Physical-Therapy-Assistant.org, a leading online resource for individuals pursuing a …

SYDNEY BASED CRITICAL DENTAL CONFIRM GROWING DEMAND FOR THEIR ONLINE DENTAL SUPPLIES

Critical Dental confirmed that their dental supplies online web portal is growing strongly with dentists now relying on it for their specialist supplies. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Critical Dental is the ultimate source …

Scale Selling Launches Partnership with Dental Practices to Drive Patient Growth Through Full-Service Digital Marketing

Digital marketing agency Scale Selling partners with dental clinics across North America to attract more patients through data-driven growth strategies. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scale Selling, a full-service …

Plan A™ Completes 100% Successful North American Clinical Trial

Physicians from Canada and Australia have tested the Plan A™ male birth control delivery system with 100% success in 50 men. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEXT Life Sciences, the modern reproductive …

Oceans Luxury Rehab Launches First-of-its-Kind Couples Recovery Program in Orange County

Oceans Luxury Rehab unveils Luxury Couples Rehab program in Orange County, offering partners a chance to heal together in an upscale oceanfront setting. ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oceans Luxury Rehab, a premier …

AO Scan Global at the Forefront of the Frequency Wellness Revolution in 2025

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the global wellness industry enters a new era defined by innovation and demand for alternative health solutions, AO Scan Global is leading the charge with cutting-edge frequency …

Super Brush LLC to Highlight Infection Prevention and Surgical Equipment Cleanliness Solutions at APIC 2025

Super Brush LLC, a U.S. manufacturer specializing in advanced foam swab technologies, is proud to exhibit at the APIC Annual Conference 2025 SPRINGFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Super Brush LLC, a U.S. manufacturer …

Atticus Publishing proudly present 'Survival: A Physician's Guide to Health and Being Your Own Healer' by Radha Gopalan

Blending Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Gopalan reveals a path to lasting health through personal empowerment. CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when chronic illness, rising healthcare costs, and medical …

Expansion in Motion at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital: Growing Stronger to Serve Better

Ongoing construction brings new facilities, expanded services, and a brand-new wellness center to meet the community’s growing needs. MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is proud to …

Red Pine Counseling Introduces Individual Counseling Program for Raleigh Professionals Facing Workplace Stress

Red Pine Counseling Introduces Individual Counseling Program for Raleigh Professionals Facing Workplace Stress RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Red Pine Counseling has announced the launch of a specialized …

Legno Bastone Talks About Low VOC Sustainable Flooring

Exploring Safer and Healthier Wood Flooring Options NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) sustainable wood flooring products, like those offered by Legno Bastone, have become …

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch Earns Renewal of Respected CARF Accreditation

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch sets the standard for excellence in residential treatment for teen boys struggling with mental/behavioral health & substance use. MORROW, AR, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teen Challenge …

Leading Factor Driving the Big Data Healthcare Market in 2025: AI Adoption Fuels Growth In The Market

The Business Research Company’s Big Data Healthcare Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Projected Market Size Of The Big …

Cosmetic Dentist Expands Teeth Whitening Services in Scottsdale, AZ

Trinity Dental Care addresses rising demand for professional teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry solutions in Scottsdale. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trinity Dental Care, a trusted provider of general and …

REVASCENT EXPANDS EXECUTIVE TEAM TO ACCELERATE GROWTH IN HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, AND REVENUE CYCLE SERVICES

BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Revascent, a leading provider of end-to-end operations solutions for physician practices and healthcare providers nationwide, today announced the appointment of three senior executives …