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California Regulators Seek Up to $9.9 Billion in Fines from PacifiCare

Los Angeles Times report on September 8, 2010 that California regulators are seeking fines of up to $9.9 billion from health insurer PacificCare over allegations that it repeatedly mismanaged medical claims, lost thousands of patient documents, failed to pay doctors … Continue reading

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Botox Maker Settles Case for $600 Million

New York Times reported on September 1, 2010 the specialty pharmaceutical company Allergan has agreed to pay $600 million to settle civil and criminal accusations that it illegally marketed Botox, the drug used in antiwrinkle injections, for medical uses for … Continue reading

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