Kaul, Evers announce lawsuit against Purdue Pharma
Attorney General Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma and the company’s former President Richard Sackler.
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Kaul: State will evaluate holding drug companies accountable for opioid epidemic
The state will move forward on holding drug companies accountable for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic depending on what they uncover in investigations, Attorney General Josh Kaul said Wednesday.
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Palm touts hub-and-spoke model
Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm said Wednesday that the agency is hoping to build off former Gov. Scott Walker’s administration's work in addressing the opioid epidemic.
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More counties, tribes get grants to provide medication-assisted treatment
The Department of Health Services is providing more money to help counties and tribes expand access to medication-assisted treatment for those with opioid use disorder, DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm announced Wednesday.
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Kaul: Increasing treatment access, prevention could curb opioid epidemic
Attorney General Josh Kaul called Tuesday for increasing access to treatment, taking action to prevent people from becoming addicted to opioids and holding drug traffickers and others accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic.
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Doctor groups concerned about recent DOJ letters
Two groups representing Wisconsin doctors warned Thursday that recent federal Department of Justice letters to providers about opioid prescribing could make it harder for some patients to get care.
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