Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don't need and raises heath care costs, but the true picture is more nuanced.
Despite repeated calls for the university to revoke his tenure, the economist held onto his teaching and academic appointments until he chose to retire.
Every dollar spent on community health education through SNAP-ED saved an estimated $10.64 in Medicaid spending by the government before the program was shut down.