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Fetal Personhood Fight Underlies Supreme Court Abortion Case

A US Supreme Court case that pits emergency health care against a state abortion ban is being closely watched for its potential to create a foundation for fetal rights.

Lilly’s Zepbound Outage Deepens as Almost All Doses Short

Nearly all doses of Eli Lilly & Co.’s weight-loss drug Zepbound will now be in shortage through at least the beginning of summer as demand for the blockbuster injections continues to surge.

OptumRx Can Force Florida Pharmacies Into California Arbitration

OptumRx can haul Florida pharmacies disputing drug reimbursements into California for arbitration, a state appeals court ruled in a reversal of a lower court opinion.

Stroke Victim’s Hospital Malpractice Suit Gets Revived on Appeal

A Pennsylvania appeals court revived a medical malpractice lawsuit over allegations that a hospital group’s negligence caused a patient to suffer a disabling stroke, saying a lower court wrongly disregarded expert testimony.

Mental Health Coverage Parity Remains Out of Reach, Survey Says

Out-of-network use of mental health providers for US patients was many times higher than use for medical and surgical treatment—nearly 20 times more for certain behavioral inpatient care—according to a new study that signals mental health benefits parity is still far from a reality.

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Beyond Abortion: The Fight Over Fetal Personhood Is Here

When do legal rights begin, at birth or before that? This video looks at the fetal personhood movement, and what it could mean for the future of abortion. We explore its history and the constitutional argument underpinning it.

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The Supreme Court Just Complicated Employer DEI Programs

The Supreme Court’s ruling that a St. Louis police sergeant can sue over a job transfer she claims was discriminatory was championed as “an enormous win for workers.” But hours after the decision, lawyers were warning that the outcome could have a chilling effect on employers’ diversity initiatives.

Covid Vaccine & Personal Data: Does HIPAA Still Matter?