#5SmartReads - February 5, 2021

On the Indian farmers' protest, opioids, and the economy

McKinsey agrees to $573 million settlement over advice given Purdue and other opioid makers (STAT)

If you’re still trying to make sense of why California’s former attorney general is the nominee for Secretary of Health & Human Services…this might be why.

The future for more equitable healthcare in the country is unfortunately going to take place through the courts. Becerra’s last settlement as California’s AG was this one between McKinsey and 48 states.