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FDA Issues Revised Draft Guidance on “Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses Communications”

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On October 23, 2023, FDA published a draft guidance document to provide detailed recommendations to industry regarding the communication of unapproved uses of approved or cleared drugs and medical devices to health care...more

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Drug Use-Related Software Back in the Spotlight at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

In late September 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft guidance on “Regulatory Considerations for Prescription Drug Use-Related Software.” This guidance expands on (and was developed in response...more

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Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up Newsletter | August 2023 Recap

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This issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up highlights significant regulatory activity for August 2023. We discuss several criminal and civil enforcement actions that involve violations of the False Claims Act...more

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First steps towards taking into account the organizational impacts of health care technologies

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On 31 December 2020, the French National Authority for Health (Haute Autorité de Santé - “HAS”), in charge of health technology assessment of health care products before access to reimbursement by the public health insurance...more

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STeP’ing up: FDA advances expedited device review program, set to begin in March

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On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final guidance outlining the Safer Technologies Program (STeP) for Medical Devices: a voluntary program for medical devices and device-led...more

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How a Biden Administration Will Affect FDA’s Regulation of Medical Devices

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Medical device companies should be prepared for an increase in FDA enforcement activity with the incoming Biden administration, in addition to changes in agency leadership and repeals of regulatory reform....more

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COVID-19 Report for Life Sciences and Health Care Companies (UPDATED)

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In Tuesday's Report: FDA lists essential medicines and medical countermeasures, Trump plans health official replacement, FDA expands remote monitoring exemption list, WHO director self-quarantines, and other U.S. White House...more

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FDA updates VMSRP instructions for summary MDR reporting – including reasons for possible program exclusion

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Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the information regarding its Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting Program (VMSRP) on the FDA Medical Device Reporting (MDR) web page....more

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COVID-19 Report for Life Sciences and Health Care Companies (UPDATED)

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The COVID-19 Report is a compilation of coronavirus news, analysis, and insights from around the world to help life sciences and health care companies stay current in this challenging time. In Tuesday's Report: FDA...more

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CMS proposes “reasonable and necessary” definition, expedited breakthrough device coverage process

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On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule addressing the Medicare coverage standard and expedited coverage for certain medical devices. If finalized, the...more

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New medical device regulation in Spain opened for public consultation

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Spain’s Ministry of Health initiated proceedings for approval of the new regulation on medical devices with a call for a prior public consultation to receive contributions from interested parties....more

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Vermont Health Care Update 02-17-2020 - An analysis from DRM's Health Law Team

Push to end surprise medical billing - The Senate Finance Committee heard from providers and health insurers on S.309, a bill that prohibits certain provisions in contracts between health insurers and health care...more

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Another step forward in digital health: FDA issues draft guidance for drug master files (DMFs) for electronics and software...

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On Monday, the FDA published the draft guidance, “Type V DMFs for CDER-Led Combination Products Using Device Constituent Parts With Electronics or Software,” which could facilitate drug manufacturers’ ability to integrate...more

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A bit more Sunshine: CMS proposes collecting additional information on manufacturer payments under the Open Payments program

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Device and drug manufacturers got a small surprise in the annual Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule (at 40,713-16) issued late in July by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – among many other things, the...more

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Rx IP Update - April 2018

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Standing Committee on Health proposes National Pharmacare program, modifications to prescription and generic drug pricing - While common among member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA Hardens Its Stance on Intended Use and Off-Label Use and Industry Responds

From 2015 to 2016, FDA appeared to open the door to loosening the standards around intended use and off-label use, but recent rule-making and public comments suggest that FDA is becoming more sclerotic instead of flexible....more

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New Law Permits Stand-Alone Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) For Small Employers

On December 13, 2016 President Obama signed into law the 21st Century Cures Act. The law had been approved with bipartisan support in the House by a vote of 392 to 26 and in the Senate by a vote of 94 to 5. The law addresses...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Senate Passes 21st Century Cures Act, but Can It Cure an Ailing FDA?

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Act”) by a vote of 94 to 5. Spearheaded by Michigan Representative Frank Upton, the bill now heads to President Obama who has promised to...more

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Repealing and Replacing the ACA: Five Developments Likely to Occur in the Years Ahead

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On the back of the 2016 United States presidential election results, the health care industry ponders how a Republican president and Congress will transform the business environment. The health care industry has a number of...more

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Arnall Golden Gregory Series Explains Provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act

On July 10, 2015, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act by a vote of 344-77. The bill is intended to promote drug and device development, support research and expedite patients’ access to new...more

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Health Care Update - May 2015

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In This Issue: - House Energy and Commerce Continues 21st Century Cures Progress - Pioneer ACO Program to be Expanded - Federal Regulatory Initiatives - Congressional Initiatives - Other Health Care...more

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Proposed FDA Overhaul to Improve Biomedical Discovery and Development

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The House of Representatives and the Senate are assessing significant reforms to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The reforms are aimed at accelerating the approval of new drugs, medical devices and other products regulated...more

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Health Reform + Related Health Policy News - July 2013

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In This Issue: - Top News ..Obama Administration Delays Employer Mandate One Year ..House Energy and Commerce Committee Releases Draft Legislation for SGR Fix ..CMS Proposes Payment Changes for Medicare...more

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