Government
Opioid vs. crack: Congress reconsiders its approach to drug epidemic | The Wall Street Journal
During the peak of crack's popularity, Congress enacted harsh sentencing guidelines. Now, at the peak of opioids' popularity, Congress is taking a different approach and treating the issue not as a crime problem but as a public health problem.
Information technology
Virtual doctor visits are getting more popular, but questions remain about who pays | The Washington Post
In February, Congress broadened the use of telemedicine, expanding Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage or virtual visits. But some providers worry they'll be paid less for virtual visits. They also worry about what's lost when a visit is conducted across a screen.
Telemedicine takes transgender care beyond the city | NPR
In rural parts of the country, there are few providers familiar with caring for transgender patients. So some of these patients are turning to telemedicine.
Public health
Obama's calorie rule kicks in thanks to Trump | Politico
Beginning today, many restaurants, grocery stores, and movie theaters will have to post calorie counts—a provision of the Affordable Care Act.
In other news
Betsy DeVos lost more on Theranos than the average American will make in 100 lifetimes | Vanity Fair
DeVos and her family put $100 million into the now-failed company. She's not alone: Carlos Slim, Rupert Murdoch, and others lost millions.
