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Opinion.

Generic competition shouldn’t come at the expense of patient safety

Columns

One of the great triumphs of health policy is America’s generic drug market. Nine out of ten U.S. prescriptions are filled with generics. That overwhelming share saves patients and taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars annually — and fuels innovation. Pharmaceutical companies know that ...

Guard against scams

Editorials

Across the country, scammers continue to find success with a seemingly endless supply of techniques for separating people from their hard-earned money. Among the latest efforts is a scam in which a person receives a phone call, e-mail or text that says they need to pay a fine, but that they ...

Cheers & Jeers

Editorials

CHEERS to Barnesville leaders for arranging a planing and paving schedule for many streets in the community. A smoother ride through the village will benefit residents and visitors alike. JEERS to news that Ohio received a grade of ‘F’ when it comes to free speech in its institutions of ...

Get informed about vaccines

Editorials

Changes in guidance out of Washington, D.C., have left many confused about the accessibility of COVID booster shots this fall. There are questions about eligibility, insurance, and even where a patient can get the vaccine. Axios tried to unravel the mystery and found states falling into three ...

A call to action for the hungry

Editorials

September is the start of many things: fthe school year for some, spooky season if you ask the right people. … But this is also Hunger Action Month. Note the difference between this “month” designation and many others. This is not just about awareness; this is about action to “provide ...

Serving Ohioans best interests

Editorials

As the most obvious economic development in Ohio is data centers and server farms — necessary, but not exactly providing a lot of jobs while they place a greater burden on our energy infrastructure — lawmakers are looking for new ways to make sure those hungry facilities get all the ...