King Pharmaceuticals Announces Resolution With Medicaid and Other Governmental Pricing Programs
The King Medicaid rebate scandal is enough to make even the most idealistic among us turn towards the cynical dark side. Here are some recent press “highlights,” that present views from all sides. So, which involved party is most loathsome and self-serving? Vote with your comments.
The official line from King: King Press Release
Whistleblower: They sent me to work in a moldy office:” The Corporate Crime Reporter
Tennessee Dems say King founder has given “blood money” to Republicans: The Chattanoogan
It’s good for King, so it must be good for Tennessee, right?: Tricities.com
“Hey, here’s a thought, let’s merge with another company under investigation for the same crimes to–you know–take the spotlight off of us (King perspective)” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Hey, here’s a thought, let’s merge with another company under investigation for the same crimes to–you know–take the spotlight off of us (Mylan perspective)” Pittsburghlive.com
“Hey, here’s an idea, let’s link our opponent for the senate race directly to King….” The Unofficial Harold Ford Jr.’s blog
Ariad is next in line to benefit from King’s marketing savvy (I guess they were impressed with the way King “unintentionally” shorted Medicaid):
Ariad Press Release
I’m a staunch supporter of the industry, but I’ll be the first to condemn bad behavior by an industry member. Time is too precious to be wasted cleaning the mess left by those with bad intentions.
November 4th, 2005 at 6:05 pm
Need to clarify something. That Harold Ford Jr blog you mention is not an official blog for the campaign. It’s some college kid in like southwest TN.
Ford, himself, nor any of the other candidates have said anything in public about this exact thing.
Its been the State Democratic Party that has led the charge against Bryant and everyone for taking their money.