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  Archives:  August 2015

Secretary of State Announces Medical License Suspension

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline has issued a Temporary Order immediately suspending the medical license of Dover physician Dr. Lindsay Brathwaite. In October 2014, the Board ordered Dr. Brathwaite’s licensed to be placed on probation for a period of 5 years after finding that he performed hundreds […]




Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Criminalize Sexual Contact Between Consenting Adults

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Governor Markell announced today he has vetoed House Bill 130, expressing concern the bill does not differentiate between the penalties for consensual and non-consensual sexual contact and that current Delaware laws address the behavior targeted by the bill.




White House Officials in Delaware to Announce Funding to Fight Addiction Epidemic

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015

Building on ongoing efforts in the state to address the addiction epidemic, Governor Markell was joined by White House officials to announce federal funding to support a new initiative that will partner law enforcement officers and public health officials to address heroin and prescription drug abuse.




Attorney General Denn Announces Resolution of Claims Against Accredo Pharmacy

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015

Delaware Medicaid Program to receive more than $573,000 Attorney General Matt Denn announced that Delaware settled kickback claims against Accredo Health Group, Inc. (“Accredo”). The settlement resolves allegations that Accredo recommended the drug Exjade to Medicaid patients in exchange for kickbacks from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“Novartis”), which markets the drug. Under the settlement, Accredo has […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Jobs While Investing in a Modernized Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015

In nearly every corner of our state, DelDOT employees, contractors and construction workers are paving streets, upgrading intersections, repairing bridges, adding bike lanes and sidewalks, and increasing accessibility for people with disabilities.






  Archives:  August 2015

Secretary of State Announces Medical License Suspension

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline has issued a Temporary Order immediately suspending the medical license of Dover physician Dr. Lindsay Brathwaite. In October 2014, the Board ordered Dr. Brathwaite’s licensed to be placed on probation for a period of 5 years after finding that he performed hundreds […]




Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Criminalize Sexual Contact Between Consenting Adults

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Governor Markell announced today he has vetoed House Bill 130, expressing concern the bill does not differentiate between the penalties for consensual and non-consensual sexual contact and that current Delaware laws address the behavior targeted by the bill.




White House Officials in Delaware to Announce Funding to Fight Addiction Epidemic

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015

Building on ongoing efforts in the state to address the addiction epidemic, Governor Markell was joined by White House officials to announce federal funding to support a new initiative that will partner law enforcement officers and public health officials to address heroin and prescription drug abuse.




Attorney General Denn Announces Resolution of Claims Against Accredo Pharmacy

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015

Delaware Medicaid Program to receive more than $573,000 Attorney General Matt Denn announced that Delaware settled kickback claims against Accredo Health Group, Inc. (“Accredo”). The settlement resolves allegations that Accredo recommended the drug Exjade to Medicaid patients in exchange for kickbacks from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“Novartis”), which markets the drug. Under the settlement, Accredo has […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Jobs While Investing in a Modernized Infrastructure

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015

In nearly every corner of our state, DelDOT employees, contractors and construction workers are paving streets, upgrading intersections, repairing bridges, adding bike lanes and sidewalks, and increasing accessibility for people with disabilities.