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Consumer advocate on talc litigation settlement: 'Claimants will receive close to $9 billion in payouts'

Gerard Scimeca, chairman of a consumer advocacy group, said that the settlement plan for Johnson & Johnson's ongoing talc litigation proposes close to $9 billion in payouts over the next 25 years.

By Houston Republic | Mar 5, 2025

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Texas court to decide talc litigation settlement backed by 'overwhelming numbers' of claimants

Gerard Scimeca, chairman of a consumer advocacy group, said that "overwhelming numbers" of claimants have voted to approve a settlement in the long-running talc litigation, which is set to be decided in a Texas court.

By Houston Republic | Feb 10, 2025

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As TX considers mass tort settlement, national health reform group says MAHA should consider ‘growing burden of litigation’ on U.S. health care system

By Houston Republic News Service | Jan 22, 2025

The spokesperson for a national health care reform group said the Trump Administration’s “Make American Health Again” (MAHA) effort should factor in the costs of mass tort litigation on the U.S. health care system.

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Government Waste Watchdog: ‘We have to fix the mess’ in federal drug discount program in which 161 TX hospitals participate

By Houston Republic News Service | Dec 17, 2024

A government waste watchdog group said a federal drug discount program in which 161 Texas hospitals participate is a “mess” and needs more oversight.

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Houston Doctor: Talc lawsuit has 'gone on much too long and been delayed by junk science at this point'

By Houston Republic News Service | Dec 17, 2024

A Houston radiologist said a Texas judge should approve a settlement plan in a long-running mass tort case against Johnson & Johnson (J&J).

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Consumer Advocate: Talc litigation’s move to TX ‘offers an opportunity to expedite the resolution process,’ quickly compensate claimants

By Houston Republic | Nov 7, 2024

The chairman of a consumer advocacy group said Texas “is now in a spot to demonstrate its capability to handle such high-profile cases” as a mass tort case against Johnson & Johnson that was recently moved to the state.

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Federal drug program reducing local revenue by $3.5 billion annually includes 97 Texas hospitals

By Houston Republic reports | Oct 23, 2024

The federal 340B drug program is estimated to reduced state and local tax revenues by $3.5 billion annually, on top of reductions in federal tax revenue.

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J&J proposes ‘trust, but verify’ strategy for federal drug program in which 97 TX hospitals participate

By Houston Republic Report | Oct 4, 2024

Almost 100 Texas hospitals participate in a federal drug program that enables eligible hospitals and healthcare organizations to purchase outpatient medications at significantly discounted prices.

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Consumer Action for a Strong Economy founder: Rise in tort cases and 'excessive settlements burden the defendants'

By Houston Republic | Sep 20, 2024

Gerard Scimeca, co-founder and chairman of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) said a rise in mass tort cases has negatively impacted the legal system, the defendants in the cases, and the broader industries and economy.

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Study ranks Houston #4 worst city in America for marijuana use

By Houston News Service | Apr 15, 2024

Houston, Texas is ranked the 4th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.

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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

By Houston Republic | Apr 13, 2024

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked as the best in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

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Houston Methodist Hospital ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

By Houston Republic | Apr 12, 2024

Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked 20th in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

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Harris County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

By Houston Republic | Mar 22, 2024

Owned by West Wharton County Hospital District since April 1, 2019, West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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West Houston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center: 1-star nursing home in Harris County

By Houston Republic | Mar 21, 2024

Owned by West Wharton County Hospital District since May 1, 2021, West Houston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Houston Republic | Mar 20, 2024

Owned by West Wharton County Hospital District since Sep. 1, 2022, Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned University Place Nursing Center in Q4 2023?

By Houston Republic | Mar 19, 2024

Owned by Memorial Hermann Health System since Jan. 1, 2013, University Place Nursing Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Treemont Health Care Center, a nursing home in Houston, Texas

By Houston Republic | Mar 18, 2024

Treemont Health Care Center was one of the 82 for-profit facility nursing homes in Harris County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Harris County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Vosswood Nursing Center?

By Houston Republic | Mar 17, 2024

The Vosswood Nursing Center was one of the 82 for-profit facility nursing homes in Harris County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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The Rehabilitation Suites at Magnolia Crossing: 2-star nursing home in Harris County

By Houston Republic | Mar 16, 2024

The Rehabilitation Suites at Magnolia Crossing was one of the 82 for-profit facility nursing homes in Harris County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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The Medical Resort at Willowbrook, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Houston Republic | Mar 15, 2024

The Medical Resort at Willowbrook was one of the 82 for-profit facility nursing homes in Harris County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.