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Health secretary signals support for addiction treatment restrictions; FDA issues rare comment on approval for Covid and flu test

March 8, 2023
Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is interviewed by STAT's Sarah Owermohle at an event on Tuesday in Washington.
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HHS secretary signals support for new restriction on addiction treatment

Some addiction experts criticize a DEA proposal limiting access to buprenorphine; Xavier Becerra said it balanced safety and patient needs.

By Lev Facher


FDA issues rare comment on approval of Covid and flu home test from company that went bankrupt

The new details could be a sign that the FDA is becoming more flexible about its requirements for approving at-home flu test kits.

By Brittany Trang


STAT+ | Many doctors spend their days battling insurers. Why do some go to work for 'the dark side'?

The prior authorization process draws ire from many physicians. But some wind up leaving clinical medicine to work for "the dark side."

By Trisha Pasricha



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Becerra: Judge set to rule on abortion pill is 'beginning to read the law'

"Everyone thought by now we would have a ruling from that judge," Becerra said. "My suspicion is he's beginning to read the law."

By Lev Facher


Opinion: How cross-state licensure reform can ease America's mental health crisis

The antiquated system of licensure in the U.S. is creating a huge barrier to realizing the potential of telehealth for mental health care.

By Harry Ritter


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