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The West South Central region — which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, came in last.

The class action lawsuit filed six years ago against the drugmaker, which alleged systematic overpricing, will set up a $13.5 million settlement fund for those who pay out of pocket.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, made this bold statement, which some say contains elements of truth, however, it's why he's made lowering drug costs a top priority.

Ezekiel J. Emanuel lays out his predictions for what will drive health care in the foreseeable future, from value-based payments and mental health parity to improved maternity and newborn care.

Pandemic stresses led to millions more Americans seeking mental health treatment, so it may prove tempting for insurers to offer up apps and chatbots to meet the mental health parity requirement.

McNeil and Avila believe the key to this industry is being unique and innovation along with laughing on the job.