The Supreme Court sided with the Food and Drug Administration in a unanimous decision, upholding the agency’s order prohibiting retailers from marketing flavored tobacco products, citing concerns about appeal to young Americans. The ruling overturned an appeals court decision that accused the agency of acting unlawfully in rejecting applications from manufacturers of flavored liquids for e-cigarettes. The decision comes amidst concerns about youth tobacco use and recent staff cuts at the F.D.A.’s tobacco division, with experts warning of potential risks to public health.
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‘Ghost networks’ are harming patients, but attempts to eliminate them have fallen short
Michelle Mazzola faced challenges finding in-network therapists for her son Guy, diagnosed with autism, leading to frustrations with what are known as “ghost networks” that list providers who are unreachable or do not accept new patients. Despite spending two weeks contacting providers, Mazzola encountered long wait times and inaccurate information, prompting her to pay $7,000 monthly out-of-pocket for care. Legal actions against insurance companies like Anthem Blue Cross aim to address these deceptive practices, which...
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