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AstraZeneca Settles Kickback Charges, States Sue Over Medicaid Work Requirements

Updated 2026-06-29 20:25 UTC 1 source Negative

AstraZeneca agreed to pay $34 million to settle kickback charges filed by the Texas attorney general. Meanwhile, 26 states have sued to block Medicaid work requirements, arguing they make it too difficult for people to access coverage.

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States argue the rules will make it too hard for people to get the Medicaid coverage they're entitled too.
2026-06-29 20:11 UTC
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AstraZeneca agreed to pay $34 million to settle claims that the company paid kickbacks to improperly influence prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid.
2026-06-29 20:17 UTC
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