How effective is the deal? AMA task force will review tobacco proposal

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The House of Delegates of the American Medical Assn voted to appoint a task force of experts to advise the AMA concerning the merits of the proposed settlement with the tobacco industry to pay $368.5 billion to reimburse states for Medicaid expenditures for tobacco-related illnesses. The task force will be appointed from state and national medical societies and the AMA. Time-consuming consideration is needed to analyze the terms of the proposed settlement to avoid potential negative impact on public health.

Administration of Human Resource Programs, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs, Health, Educatn & Welfare-State, Social policy, Public health, American Medical Association, Medicaid

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Criminal investigations add to legal woes for tobacco firms; probes expected to bolster tobacco control, regardless of outcome

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Two federal grand juries are investigating the tobacco industry. The case against Philip Morris Companies Inc involves alleged securities fraud. Another probe is investigating whether tobacco executives perjured themselves before Congress. Should the investigations lead to court cases and then convictions, the backlash to the industry could be financially substantial and increase the move towards greater control of tobacco products.

Investigations, Securities fraud, MO, Altria Group Inc.

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Anti-tobacco lawsuits

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Lawsuits against tobacco companies could be the most effective way to decrease tobacco use since federal agencies have relaxed efforts to enact anti-smoking regulations. One lawsuit seeks compensation for Medicaid and other expenses for treating tobacco-related diseases. Another case alleges that tobacco firms conspired to withhold information on the health risks of smoking and intentional made their cigarettes more addictive.

Laws, regulations and rules, Political aspects, Smoking, Antismoking movement

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