A controversial hire in addiction policy at Arnold Ventures; White House moves to protect some abortion records

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Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images STAT+ | Sanders plans to haul insulin executives to testify in Senate The move will keep the pressure on the companies despite the fact that they plan to lower the list price of older insulin products. By Rachel Cohrs and John Wilkerson STAT+ | Senate hashing out policy details on generics, PBMs, insulin A clearer picture is emerging about what's in — and out — of the Senate's latest health care package, sources tell STAT. By Rachel Cohrs and John Wilkerson A controversial hire at Arnold Ventures raises questions about the donor's stance on addiction Arnold Ventures hired the controversial economist Jennifer Doleac to lead its criminal justice portfolio, starting in July. By Sarah Owermohle Adobe STAT+ | Just how big a pay bump do hospitals need from Medicare next year? The federal government is proposing to give hospitals a 2.8% raise in their Medicare payments next year. Hospitals want more. By Bob Herman Wireless pacemakers may work for children with slow heart rhythms — but first, doctors need child-sized catheters Until device makers create catheters that fit children's veins, wireless catheters can't be widely used for children with congenital heart block.  By Lizzy Lawrence White House moves to protect some abortion patients' records White House officials said they're consulting with lawmakers, doctors and pharmacies to fight the abortion pill ruling. By Amanda Seitz — Associated Press

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