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Biden Administration Doubles Down on Investment in Women’s Health

On March 18, the Biden Administration announced that it is doubling down on its commitment—previously announced during President Biden’s State of the Union address—to transform women’s health research and improve the lives of...more

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Recent Bayh-Dole Act News: Comments on the Draft Framework; HHS Refuses to March-In on Xtandi; and Delayed Contracting Doesn’t...

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U.S. universities and academic institutions rely heavily on federal grants to fund their research and generate innovations in life sciences. Universities often out-license patents protecting inventions created using federal...more

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Governor Josh Shapiro Launches First Statewide Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades

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From 2018 to 2022, Pennsylvania was outspent on economic development incentives by neighboring states in both total incentive spending and average deal size. Over the same period, neighboring states also outspent Pennsylvania...more

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Fall Congressional Forecast: Eye on Federal Funding and Health Care

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Congress faces a crowded agenda this fall comprised of must-pass policy initiatives and potential political messaging opportunities in the lead up to the November midterm elections. With control of both chambers at stake, the...more

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COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force Cracks Down on Pandemic-Related Fraud

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In May 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the creation of the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force. The Task Force is comprised of more than a dozen federal agencies that are investigating and prosecuting...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, May 2021 # 4

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In Washington: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 - 15 years old. An advisory committee of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to meet shortly to...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, April 2021 # 5

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In Washington: President Biden said Wednesday that he expects the U.S. will share surplus coronavirus vaccine doses with Canada and Central American countries. “We don’t have enough to be confident to send it abroad now, but...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 13

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In Washington: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to extend the tax-filing deadline to mid-May, according to two top House Democrats. A news release Wednesday from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 5

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In Washington: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) continued his 11th-hour standoff on unemployment benefits that ended up holding up the Senate from moving forward with its coronavirus relief package Friday. ...more

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What the Future May Hold for Pharma Regulation Under the Biden Administration

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Under President Joe Biden, pharmaceutical regulation may see increased FDA guidance, new strategies to speed up innovation and regulatory review, and a renewed focus on diseases with unmet needs, among other expectations....more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, December 2020 # 14

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In Washington: With only hours to spare, House and Senate lawmakers were forced to pass a last-minute short-term extension of government funding (H.J. Res. 107) to stave off a government shutdown while congressional...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, December 2020 # 9

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In Washington: The Senate passed a one-week stopgap bill on Friday, hours ahead of a government shutdown deadline. The bill passed on a voice vote and moved the funding deadline to December 18. The continuing resolution...more

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[Webinar] Looking ahead to 2021: Impacts of the election for the life sciences and health care industry - November 19th, 12:30 pm...

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Life Sciences and Health Care Horizons virtual event series - The fast pace of innovation in the life sciences and health care industry has reached an all-time high in 2020 as the industry grapples with the new reality of...more

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Beyond the Pandemic: Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance Considerations

Since the ongoing states of emergency were put in place in response to a health crisis, pricing in the pharmaceutical industry is under more of a microscope than usual. While the immediate focus may be on products that are...more

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[Webinar] Critical Business Considerations for Life Sciences and Medical Device Companies Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic - April 17th,...

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Life sciences and medical device companies are dealing with an unprecedented crisis. The industry is not only managing the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), they are also a solution provider. Companies are rapidly adapting...more

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What You Need to Know: State and Federal Updates Related to COVID-19

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...On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Whip James Clyburn, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio, and Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone held a press conference on a...more

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Stimulus Package Provides Additional Funding Opportunities to Life Science Companies

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A bipartisan COVID-19 stimulus deal signed into law on Friday, March 27, includes billions for hospitals and critical medical supplies. Life Science Companies in the therapeutic, diagnostics and manufacturing industry are...more

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Life Sciences and Health Care Horizons - 2020

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We are pleased to provide you with the third annual installment of our Life Sciences and Health Care Horizons guide. For each of these guides, we have asked our industry thought leaders throughout the world to write about...more

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In the midst of government shutdown, FDA pushes ahead with 510(k) modernization

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Thirty-two days into the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the agency) announced two developments signaling further headway toward advancing its previously reported goal to...more

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Department of Defense FY18 research funding for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program

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The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command that is a partnership formed by Congress, the military and the manages billions of dollars in Congressional...more

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NIH May Own Gilead's Blockbuster Hepatitis Drug Due to Misstep

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Every year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) spends billions of federal dollars on research and development of new drugs and therapies for treating and preventing serious illnesses....more

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President Obama Signs the 21st Century Cures Act Into Law

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The act creates faster, more flexible FDA drug and biologic review, new drug and device approval pathways, increases FDA funding, and reduces EHR administrative burdens. On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed into...more

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The Passage of the 21st Century Cures Act by Congress will produce Sweeping Changes to the Biotech, Medical Device,...

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The December 8, 2016 passage of the 21st Century Cures Act by Congress is expected to lead to sweeping changes to the biotech, medical device and health industries and streamline the regulatory system for approval of both...more

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The 21st Century Cures Act: FDA Reforms Aim to Spur Innovation in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Health Research Sectors

On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed into law the 21st Century Cures Act (Act), one of the most important pieces of health care and life sciences legislation in several decades. The Act is intended to spur the rapid...more

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