Proposed legislation that would dramatically increase the cap on awards for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases would intensify a doctor shortage in Nevada, opponents say.
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A new poll shows Nevada voters want the choice of medical aid in dying, but opponents say the measure comes with unintended consequences.
In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
State lawmakers on Monday took up consideration of bill that would cap the price of certain prescriptions.
President Joe Biden, on a two-state West Coast swing, visited UNLV to discuss his efforts to lower prescription drug costs.
Supporters say Senate Bill 239 would ease the agony of the dying, while opponents say it would lead to abuse.
President Joe Biden landed in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening and attended a private Democratic National Committee reception and fundraiser.
Nevada and three others states are the only ones in which all counties are experencing low levels of the virus.
The Elko County Board of Health on Wednesday decided not to ban COVID-19 and flu vaccines in the county.
But that doesn’t mean that older people who get the virus are more likely to die than they were earlier in the pandemic, one expert says.
In a recent 17-month period, the two largest ambulance companies in Southern Nevada — AMR and MedicWest — have reached the 90 percent on-time contractual obligation with Clark County once and zero times, respectively.
With COVID-19 at medium levels in Clark County, the health district recommends indoor mask use for those 65 and older or with underlying health conditions.
The Nevada Board of Pharmacy is appealing a recent ruling from a judge who determined that the board can no longer regulate marijuana.
More individuals and families are now eligible for health insurance on the Silver State Health Insurance exchange.
The Department of Administration’s hearing and appeals division is experiencing a backlog in cases. Why? Employees aren’t working.
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