Bayer to Pay $40 Million to Resolve the Alleged Use of Kickbacks and False Statements Relating to Three Drugs

Bayer Corporation, an Indiana corporation and manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, and its related entities, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bayer HealthCare LLC and Bayer AG (collectively “Bayer”), have agreed to pay $40 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act in connection with the drugs Trasylol, Avelox and Baycol. 

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New Bus Route Offers Free Transportation to Key Locations

September 2, 2022 – Beginning next Tuesday (9/6), local residents who lack transportation will find it a little bit easier to get to several popular locations in Mount Vernon – for free.

Knox Public Health and Knox Area Transit (KAT) have joined forces to provide free transportation to seven different locations – places frequently visited for healthcare, food and other resources.Read full story