Tag: prescription_drugs

Medicare Adapts Rules for Beneficiary Care During Declared Emergencies and Disasters

10 Jun 2026 11:00 a.m.

Medicare rules for healthcare access, prescription drugs, and specialized treatments may change during declared emergencies or disasters. Beneficiaries should contact their plans or 1-800-MEDICARE for assistance and to understand temporary provisions.

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Maryland Men Sentenced, Convicted in Multi-State Drug Prescription Conspiracy

18 May 2026 6:13 p.m. · Source: Denver FBI

Two Maryland men, Obioma Alozie Ndubuka and Kenechukwu Brian Okwara, faced court today for conspiring with Dr. Rotimi Iluyomade to illegally distribute controlled substances across multiple states. Ndubuka was sentenced, and Okwara pleaded guilty.

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