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Legislative Priority: Public Health

WebAs the chief legal officer of their state, attorneys general play key regulatory roles. Within this role, attorneys general are often concerned with public health issues that could impact …

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Center for Tobacco and Public Health

WebThe NAAG Center for Tobacco and Public Health (Tobacco Center) specializes in all matters relating to tobacco and nicotine, especially the 1998 tobacco Master Settlement …

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National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units

WebHistory of NAMFCU. One year after the signing of P.L. 95-142, the Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments, by President Jimmy Carter on October 25, 1977, 19 …

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Connect with NAAG and the Attorney General Community

WebThe United States and Michigan filed suit in federal court against four Michigan hospital systems, alleging that for years they unlawfully agreed to allocate territories for marketing. The complaint alleged Hillsdale, Allegiance, Branch and ProMedica's Bixby and Herrick Hospitals, the only hospitals in their respective counties, …

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Center for Consumer Protection 2021 Year in Review

WebAs 2022 begins, we look back upon the consumer protection work the nation’s attorneys general undertook in 2021 with this Year in Review. In 2021, the COVID-19 …

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Evolution of Health Claim Substantiation

WebAs of September 1, 2020, the FTC has filed multiple deceptive advertising lawsuits and issued hundreds of warning letters to sellers about false or misleading COVID-19 health claims. Attorneys general throughout the country have issued joint and separate warning letters and filed their own actions to prohibit the marketing of ineffective and

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The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA)

WebIn 1998, 52 state and territory attorneys general signed the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with the four largest tobacco companies in the U.S. to settle dozens of state …

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About the Medicaid Fraud Control Units

WebAbout the Medicaid Fraud Control Units. The Medicaid program was authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1965 (Public Law 89-97). The Medicaid program provides health care coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, the elderly and people with physical and developmental disabilities.

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Bridging the Gaps to Reduce Prescription Drug and …

WebAbout the National Association of Attorneys General. As the nonpartisan national forum for America's state and territory attorneys general and their staff, NAAG provides …

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The Effects of Marijuana Legalization on Employment Law

WebThe regular use of marijuana on or near the workplace can lead to a loss of productivity and an increase of workplace accidents. Employers have a duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 to “maintain conditions or adopt practices reasonably necessary and appropriate to protect workers on the job.” 82.

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"No Surprises Act" Protects Consumers From Unexpected Medical …

WebThe Secretary is also required to develop a consumer complaint process and respond to complaints within 60 days of receipt. The No Surprises Act is being hailed by …

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Geisinger Health System …

WebState alleged that the the acquisition of Bloomsburg Hospital by Geisinger Heath System Foundation may substantially lessen or eliminate competition in the region. Geisinger is a …

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United States and North Carolina v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg …

WebNorth Carolina and USDOJ filed suit alleging that Atrium Health, formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System illegally reduced competition in the health care market in Charlotte and limited consumers' ability to shop around for better deals on health care. Atrium is based in Charlotte and operates Carolinas Medical Center and nine other …

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AGs Ask Google & Apple to Protect Consumer Information in …

WebWashington, D.C. — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, NAAG sent a letter to the chief executive officers of Google and Apple asking them to ensure all …

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MSA Payment Information

WebConnect with NAAG and the Attorney General Community. Create a NAAG account to subscribe to our newsletters or mailing lists. Under the MSA, tobacco …

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Healthcare Sector Fraud Training Across Disciplines

WebAttorney general staff must log in to get immediate access. If you are logged in and still not able to view this content, contact [email protected]. If you're not a NAAG member, you …

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