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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Birth Control to Be Sold Over the Counter in New York Pharmacies

New Yorkers can get hormonal birth control from pharmacies without a prescription.
NY aims to remove barriers to contraception access and safeguard reproductive freedoms. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Health care company ties Russian-linked cybercriminals to prescriptions breach

Ransomware attack disrupts health care payment systems
UnitedHealth Group accuses BlackCat or AlphV gang of hacking [ more ]
Engadget
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Police are using pharmacies to secretly access medical information about members of the public

Police departments can access private medical information from pharmacies without a warrant
Pharmacies are willing to share medical records with law enforcement in response to subpoenas [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Manulife will cover specialty drugs filled at any pharmacy following backlash to Loblaw deal | CBC News

Manulife will now cover specialty drugs filled at any pharmacy, not just at Loblaw-owned pharmacies.
The decision to expand coverage was made quickly in response to customer feedback. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

The Manulife-Loblaw deal: How it will impact you and other questions, answered | CBC News

Manulife's coverage of specialty prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw-owned pharmacies, potentially harming independent pharmacies.
Experts have differing opinions on the deal's impact, with some saying it benefits competition and lowers costs. [ more ]
KQED
5 months ago
Public health

Need a Free COVID Test? Try Your Local Public Library | KQED

Order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. government via USPS
Get reimbursed for COVID test purchases by your health insurance
Find a COVID-19 test through your health care provider
Find a COVID-19 test through the state or federal government
Find a COVID-19 test at your local pharmacy [ more ]
KQED
5 months ago
California

Newsom, DeSantis To Debate In Georgia | KQED

California Governor Gavin Newsom will be debating with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is running for president in 2024.
The California Public Utilities Commission will vote on whether to settle their enforcement against PG&E for the Dixie Fire.
Over 3,000 California pharmacies have stopped flavoring medications, leaving only 50 that provide flavored options for children. [ more ]
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