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States began receiving the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, and more doses will follow. Each state has its own distribution plan, so check with…

The Federal Trade Commission says drug makers are gaming the system in order to keep drug prices high by filing what it describes as "junk patents".

Some small towns in the Midwest are growing due to an influx of immigrants, which includes some who speak rare languages. Hospitals and community leaders have had to adapt to make COVID vaccines accessible to those communities.

Noncompete agreements are a common part of physician contracts restricting their employment options. Hospitals love them, most physicians hate them and some states are trying to limit them. A new law in Indiana is facing its first real test in courts.

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/052007_full.mp3Topics for the week of May 20, 2007: new Indiana laws that empower pharmacists and physician…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/050513_full.mp3The “Sound Medicine” program for May 5 Doctor/patient communicationDid You Know: High blood…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/102807_full.mp3Topics this week include: Recalls for Kids' Cold Medicines; Antacids May Raise Dementia Risk; Is…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/051913_full.mp3The “Sound Medicine” program for May 19 Health care incentives from employersDid You Know: Weighing…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/011809_full.mp3Topics this week include "house parties" for discussing health care reform; expert analysis of…

The American Medical Association says some energy-efficient streetlamps interfere with circadian rhythms and also cause glare. It recommends that towns choose less intense, warmer-colored lights.