‘Uncertainty Is the Only Certainty’ When it Comes to Pandemic Modeling April 8, 2020 By Seth Borenstein and Carla K. Johnson A statistical model cited by the White House generated a slightly less grim figure Monday for a first wave of...
U.S. Boosting Marijuana Crop Available for Research July 15, 2019 By Carla K. Johnson The U.S. government is growing the largest crop of research marijuana in five years, responding to interest in varieties with...
Study Debunks Theory That Legalized Marijuana Helps Prevent Opioid Deaths June 12, 2019 By Carla K. Johnson A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths, challenging a favorite talking...
Some Claims of Medical Cannabis Lack Scientific Evidence June 11, 2019 By Carla K. Johnson Marijuana has been shown to help ease pain and a few other health problems, yet two-thirds of U.S. states have...
U.S. Making Some Progress Against Opioid Epidemic, Says Health Chief October 25, 2018 By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Carla K. Johnson The number of U.S. drug overdose deaths has begun to level off after years of relentless increases driven by the...
Illinois to Congress: Don’t Be ‘Hasty’ with Health Law Repeal January 24, 2017 By Carla K. Johnson Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has sent a letter to GOP congressional leaders asking them to avoid “hasty” or “incomplete”...
Illinois Senator Says Blue Cross Could Reduce Costs, Be More Competitive August 16, 2016 By Carla K. Johnson U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is taking the rare step of weighing in on the state’s handling of a hefty health...
Illinois Medical Marijuana Program Grows, Sales Climb August 5, 2016 By Carla K. Johnson Illinois officials posted new forms this week for doctors and patients in the state’s medical marijuana program to reflect changes...
Failing Illinois Health Insurance Co-Op to Be Shut Down July 14, 2016 By Carla K. Johnson An Illinois health insurance co-op with 49,000 policyholders in the state has become the latest casualty among a dwindling group...
Illinois Stepping in to Help Struggling Insurance Co-Op July 8, 2016 By Carla K. Johnson The state of Illinois has tried an unusual maneuver to save a health insurer with 49,000 Illinois policyholders from possible...