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Data Governance: Addressing Data Defense and Offense

MedCity News

MARCH 31, 2023

Proper data governance is essential to ensure the efficient and accurate operation of an organization. It involves creating static rules, dynamic management processes and a comprehensive set of business objectives which must be met to protect the integrity of data within the system.

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Moderna pays US government $400M 'catch-up payment' under new COVID-19 vaccine license

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Moderna pays US government $400M 'catch-up payment' under new COVID-19 vaccine license esagonowsky Fri, 02/24/2023 - 09:18

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Boutique Healthcare Investment Event in Chicago Highlights AI, Government Funding, Value-Based Care. Register Today!

MedCity News

APRIL 4, 2024

In addition to panel discussions around some of the hottest topics in healthcare transformation, there is also a startup pitch contest, a presentation on government funding for startups and networking opportunities. The post Boutique Healthcare Investment Event in Chicago Highlights AI, Government Funding, Value-Based Care.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

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Vertex pricing under fire—again—as activists press 4 governments for Trikafta generics

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Vertex pricing under fire—again—as activists press 4 governments for Trikafta generics fkansteiner Tue, 02/07/2023 - 10:08

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

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However, as a company, sales stack, and database grow, it becomes difficult to uphold structure and governance to keep a CRM up-to-date. When used effectively, a CRM can be the lifeblood of your sales team – keeping everyone organized, efficient, and at peak productivity. The result? Less organization, more confusion, and fewer deals closed.

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Buprenorphine Access Still Lags, Even After Major Federal Policy Changes

MedCity News

MARCH 9, 2025

While the drop in drug overdose deaths is promising, and could potentially be partially attributed to the efforts of the federal government, we must remain cognizant about the sheer number of lives we continue to lose every year to overdose.

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U.S. government places $1.74B order for Moderna’s new Covid-19 vaccine boosters

MedCity News

JULY 29, 2022

government has signed a supply agreement securing 66 million doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, which are designed to address the omicron subvariants driving new cases of infection. The agreement follows a similar supply agreement reached with Pfizer and BioNTech.

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After protests, pharma industry reaches 'landmark' drug spending deal with UK government

Fierce Pharma

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

s drug pricing policy, the pharma industry has secured a new government spending deal featuring a higher revenue cap and an innovative drug-friendly rebate mechanism. s drug pricing policy, the pharma industry has secured an improved government spending deal. After blasting the U.K.’s After blasting the U.K.’s

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Gilead, US government set for courtroom showdown over PrEP drug patents

Fierce Pharma

MAY 2, 2023

Gilead, US government set for courtroom showdown over PrEP drug patents esagonowsky Tue, 05/02/2023 - 08:50

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US government appeals Gilead's trial win in Truvada, Descovy patent fight

Fierce Pharma

JULY 9, 2024

government appealed Gilead's prior win in the fight. . | As Gilead Sciences tussles with a web of HIV med litigation, a case tied to patents for prevention regimens of Truvada and Descovy is not quite settled. Late last week, the U.S.

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Warren, others urge government to allow generics to Novo's blockbuster GLP-1s ahead of CEO hearing

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Ahead of a Senate hearing centered on high prices for Novo Nordisk’s in-demand semaglutide medications, lawmakers are pressing the government to use its “march-in” rights and allow generic versions | In a letter to HHS secretary Xavier Becerra, several lawmakers urged the government to allow generic licenses for Novo's GLP-1 medicines Ozempic (..)

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Government-backed autoinjector specialist AktiVax shutters 'substantially all of its operations,' lays off 70

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Despite scoring a number of federal contracts in recent years, it’s lights out for government-backed rescue autoinjector maker AktiVax. AktiVax, also known as Aktiv Pharma Group, informed the state of Colorado that “the company must shut down substantially all of its operations,” citing “unexpected circumstances.”

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Gilead notches trial win in high-stakes HIV patent case against US government

Fierce Pharma

MAY 9, 2023

Gilead notches trial win in high-stakes HIV patent case against US government zbecker Tue, 05/09/2023 - 16:24

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CSL Seqirus scores 4th award from US government for bird flu pandemic preparedness

Fierce Pharma

MAY 30, 2024

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its avian flu pandemic preparedness partnership with CSL Seqirus, lining up the vaccine specialist to

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Endo agrees to $465M bankruptcy deal with federal government, inks 2 opioid settlements

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

million to the federal government, which had been investigating the marketing of opioid Opana ER.

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Government issues final rules to prevent surprise medical bills

MedCity News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Following litigation battles and multiple iterations of the Act, the final rules address the arbitration process for insurers and provide more transparency for patients.

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Elizabeth Holmes granted evidentiary hearing for new trial based on possible government misconduct

MedCity News

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After a key witness arrived at Holmes’ house in August and expressed regrets about his role in the trial, a California judge has decided to grant Holmes a chance for a new trial.

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It’s Time for Healthcare Orgs to Get Serious About Data Governance

MedCity News

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Instead of pushing data out into the world, it’s possible to invite selected partners into trusted data environments where they can safely harness your data — without ever directly viewing your datasets.

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Optimizing Patient Support Through Effective Information Governance: Balancing Risks and Rewards

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Authors: | Unlock the potential of patient support data with effective information governance. Manage risks, ensure compliance, and drive innovation for better patient outcomes.

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As antimicrobial resistance looms large, a nonprofit teams up with Big Pharma to intervene

PharmaVoice

APRIL 3, 2024

AMR is a growing threat, but with little financial incentive to pick up the torch, government and nonprofit collaborations are keeping the R&D flames burning.

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Court Ruling Leaves 340B Providers Waiting for Clarity About the Use of Contract Pharmacies

MedCity News

MARCH 26, 2023

The federal government has advised manufacturers that such restrictions are unlawful, and manufactures have challenged government enforcement actions in federal court. In recent years, manufacturers have restricted access to 340B pricing for drugs dispensed through contract pharmacies.

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Obesity represents a catastrophic failure of government policy, public health, and medicine

World of DTC Marketing

JUNE 5, 2021

The post Obesity represents a catastrophic failure of government policy, public health, and medicine. This includes looking at obesity as a disease, viewing it in a similar manner to how employers see chronic diseases, such as diabetes or heart disease. appeared first on World of DTC Marketing.com.

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Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package

MedCity News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Several healthcare provisions, including drug reforms, were left out of the government funding bill, angering some healthcare leaders. The post Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package appeared first on MedCity News.

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Regeneron hit with DOJ complaint that it hid 'hundreds of millions' in Eylea credit card processing fees from Medicare

Fierce Pharma

APRIL 11, 2024

government is accusing Regeneron of deliberately using an unusual method to overcharge Medicare for the company’s popular eye drug Eylea. | government is accusing Regeneron of deliberately using an unusual method to overcharge Medicare for the company’s popular eye drug Eylea.

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UK government commits to first men's health strategy

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

UK government commits to first men's health strategy Phil.Taylor Fri, 29/11/2024 - 08:45 Bookmark this

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Bavarian Nordic scores $157M contract to replenish US supplies of smallpox/mpox vaccine Jynneos

Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 8, 2024

government. | Following the commercial launch of Bavarian Nordic’s smallpox/mpox vaccine Jynneos earlier this year, the Danish company has locked up yet another supply agreement with the U.S. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is handing Bavarian Nordic $156.8

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Healthcare Data Strategy in the Age of AI

MedCity News

MARCH 25, 2024

Data strategy requires understanding all data feeds and ensuring secure, privacy-compliant data access and governance. How you use your data is the primary concern. The systems and tools are secondary.

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Report: Firearm-related Injuries Cost US Healthcare $1B Annually

MedCity News

APRIL 25, 2023

These costs are mostly covered by Medicaid and other government insurance programs. In just 2020, deaths from gun violence cost the U.S. healthcare system $290 million, or about $6,400 per patient, according to a report from the Commonwealth Fund.

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Is Medicare Advantage a Failed Experiment? Experts Debate

MedCity News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Enrollment in Medicare Advantage is increasing, but the program has been drawing scrutiny from the government. Can the program be saved? One expert believes Medicare Advantage is a failed experiment. Another thinks that while the program has its flaws, it shows tremendous potential.

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Financial Management: The Next Area for Innovation in Serving Seniors

MedCity News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Some financial management service companies have earned the patronage of local governments and prestigious funders, including the National Institutes of Health and AARP. It is time for health plans, particularly MA plans, to pay attention as well.

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Health Equity and the Push to Value-Based Care

MedCity News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

To effectively reduce disparities and improve the quality and coordination of care, government, providers, and healthcare organizations are beginning to collaborate on how to best address the factors driving gaps between populations.

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Caring Cross, Brazil's Fiocruz team up to produce cell and gene therapies at a fraction of their cost in the US

Fierce Pharma

MARCH 26, 2024

Maryland non-profit Caring Cross has unveiled a partnership with the Brazilian government that's designed to provide access to advanced cell and gene therapies for diseases like leukemia, lymphoma | Maryland nonprofit Caring Cross has unveiled a partnership with the Brazilian government which is designed to provide access to advanced CAR-T and (..)

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National cancer group reports widespread chemo shortages, calls on government and industry to help resolve them

Fierce Pharma

JUNE 7, 2023

As pharma supply chain problems drag on, a shortage of key cancer drugs has afflicted a large number of treatment centers and many patients. | The National Comprehensive Cancer Network's recent survey shows that nearly all of the treatment centers it polled are facing a carboplatin shortage.

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Emergent BioSolutions bags $250M in contract modifications to help boost US supply of medical countermeasures

Fierce Pharma

JULY 2, 2024

With four contract modifications totaling more than $250 million, the government is leveling up its agreements with long-time medical countermeasures supplier Emergent BioSolutions. | government's medical countermeasures stockpile.

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Commercial Payers’ Rising Claims Denials Rates Are Exacerbating Hospitals’ Financial Woes

MedCity News

MAY 29, 2023

Compared to government payers, commercial payers take significantly longer to pay hospitals and deny claims at a higher frequency — often without a justifiable reason to do so — according to a new report.

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The New Era of Programmable Biology

MedCity News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While legacy pharma companies battle in court with government agencies over how to address the costs that result from antiquated drug development paradigms, a growing cadre of compute-enabled life science companies are unlocking the nascent power of next-generation compute technologies to transform drug discovery and development.

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How Are Healthcare AI Developers Responding to WHO’s New Guidance on LLMs?

MedCity News

JANUARY 29, 2024

This month, the World Health Organization released new guidelines on the ethics and governance of LLMs in healthcare. Reactions from the leaders of healthcare AI companies have been mainly positive.

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Did Cigna Deserve its $172M Penalty?

MedCity News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One expert said this is just a small part of the problem, while another called for more clarity from the government. Cigna recently agreed to pay $172 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.

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Answering 7 Key Questions About Change Healthcare’s Cyberattack

MedCity News

MARCH 7, 2024

The federal government has even stepped in to help address the fallout of the attack, urging payers to quickly alleviate the digital bottlenecks that providers and pharmacies are facing. The aftermath the cyberattack on Change Healthcare remains messy, with patients across the country still struggling to obtain their prescriptions.

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The Price We Pay for Poor Oral Health

MedCity News

APRIL 8, 2024

we must work with policymakers and state governments to expand access to routine dental healthcare and improve dental insurance availability and service coverage for all. To ward off the worsening economic impact and escalating costs associated with neglected oral health in the U.S.,

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Merck's COVID antiviral Lagevrio to hit commercial market in November, HHS says

Fierce Pharma

OCTOBER 4, 2023

government is winding down its distribution of COVID-19 countermeasures. | The government will wind down its Lagevrio distribution ahead of the transition, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response said. As long expected, the U.S.

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Biotech trade group pledges support for BIOSECURE Act, plans to boot member WuXi AppTec

Fierce Pharma

MARCH 13, 2024

As CDMO giants Wuxi AppTec and WuXi Biologics come under mounting scrutiny for their alleged ties to Chinese government officials, they are losing a key ally in Washington, D.C. |

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3 Lessons From Israel’s World-leading Clinical Data-sharing System

MedCity News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Israel has a powerful tech ecosystem combined with practical government support. The nation’s leaders don’t tell entrepreneurs what to do — but they do provide clarity around the challenges that the healthcare sector is facing, and help gently steer innovation in the right direction.

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Weathering the good and the bad: Why good business practices work

MedCity News

AUGUST 5, 2022

On the macro level, it’s expressed as a set of ethics and principles that govern a company’s conduct. On the micro level, it’s more prescriptive (i.e., regulatory best practices or good manufacturing practices).

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Data Governance: Addressing Data Defense and Offense

Moderna pays US government $400M 'catch-up payment' under new COVID-19 vaccine license

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Vertex pricing under fire—again—as activists press 4 governments for Trikafta generics

How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

Buprenorphine Access Still Lags, Even After Major Federal Policy Changes

U.S. government places $1.74B order for Moderna’s new Covid-19 vaccine boosters

After protests, pharma industry reaches 'landmark' drug spending deal with UK government

Gilead, US government set for courtroom showdown over PrEP drug patents

US government appeals Gilead's trial win in Truvada, Descovy patent fight

Warren, others urge government to allow generics to Novo's blockbuster GLP-1s ahead of CEO hearing

Government-backed autoinjector specialist AktiVax shutters 'substantially all of its operations,' lays off 70

Gilead notches trial win in high-stakes HIV patent case against US government

CSL Seqirus scores 4th award from US government for bird flu pandemic preparedness

Endo agrees to $465M bankruptcy deal with federal government, inks 2 opioid settlements

Government issues final rules to prevent surprise medical bills

Elizabeth Holmes granted evidentiary hearing for new trial based on possible government misconduct

It’s Time for Healthcare Orgs to Get Serious About Data Governance

Optimizing Patient Support Through Effective Information Governance: Balancing Risks and Rewards

As antimicrobial resistance looms large, a nonprofit teams up with Big Pharma to intervene

Court Ruling Leaves 340B Providers Waiting for Clarity About the Use of Contract Pharmacies

Obesity represents a catastrophic failure of government policy, public health, and medicine

Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package

Regeneron hit with DOJ complaint that it hid 'hundreds of millions' in Eylea credit card processing fees from Medicare

UK government commits to first men's health strategy

Bavarian Nordic scores $157M contract to replenish US supplies of smallpox/mpox vaccine Jynneos

Healthcare Data Strategy in the Age of AI

Report: Firearm-related Injuries Cost US Healthcare $1B Annually

Is Medicare Advantage a Failed Experiment? Experts Debate

Financial Management: The Next Area for Innovation in Serving Seniors

Health Equity and the Push to Value-Based Care

Caring Cross, Brazil's Fiocruz team up to produce cell and gene therapies at a fraction of their cost in the US

National cancer group reports widespread chemo shortages, calls on government and industry to help resolve them

Emergent BioSolutions bags $250M in contract modifications to help boost US supply of medical countermeasures

Commercial Payers’ Rising Claims Denials Rates Are Exacerbating Hospitals’ Financial Woes

The New Era of Programmable Biology

How Are Healthcare AI Developers Responding to WHO’s New Guidance on LLMs?

Did Cigna Deserve its $172M Penalty?

Answering 7 Key Questions About Change Healthcare’s Cyberattack

The Price We Pay for Poor Oral Health

Merck's COVID antiviral Lagevrio to hit commercial market in November, HHS says

Biotech trade group pledges support for BIOSECURE Act, plans to boot member WuXi AppTec

3 Lessons From Israel’s World-leading Clinical Data-sharing System

Weathering the good and the bad: Why good business practices work

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