False Claims Act Insights - Are All Healthcare “Kickbacks” Subject to FCA Liability?
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 204: Accelerating Life Sciences Startups with James Chappell of SCbio
Podcast — Drug Pricing: How Are Payers Responding to the IRA?
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 203: Manufacturing Specialty Drugs for Rare Diseases in North Carolina with Paul Testa of Kyowa Kirin
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 201: SHL Medical’s Investment in the Carolinas with Kimberlee Steele of SHL Medical
The Future of Laboratory Testing Just Got a Little Clearer: FDA's Final Rule on LDTs – Diagnosing Health Care
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 195: Life Sciences and Healthcare Workforce Development with Dr. John Hauser of Gaston College
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 194: Workforce Development for the Life Sciences Industry with David Stefanich of Rymedi
FDA Releases Laboratory-Developed Tests Final Rule – Thought Leaders in Health Law
Changes in FDA, Cannabis Policies and AI Developments
340B Drug Pricing Program Compliance
Episode 185: America’s Bioeconomy with Sarah Glaven, White House Research Biologist
Episode 183: Site Development for Life Sciences Companies with Adam Bruns of Site Selection Magazine
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 171: Laura Gunter, President of the NC Life Sciences Organization
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 169: Shirley Paddock, Senior VP of Clinical Development, Syneos Health
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 168: Christine Harhaj, Senior Director of Advocacy & Strategic Alliances, PhRMA
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 167: Dr. Ehsan Samei & Dr. Susan Halabi, Triangle CERSI
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 165: Doug Edgeton, President and CEO of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 163: David Ellison, Chief Data Scientist for Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions Group
Podcast: Direct Access Laboratory Testing - Future FDA Proposed Regulations on LDTs - Diagnosing Health Care
The Situation: Earlier this year, Florida became the first state to receive authorization for its Section 804 Importation Program ("SIP") from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). This initial step toward the legal...more
In recent years, states have been exploring innovative avenues to address rising healthcare costs and ensure access to affordable medication for their residents. One idea gaining traction involves pursuing authorization from...more
On March 25, 2024, the Federal Circuit issued an opinion in Edwards Lifesciences Corp. v. Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., addressing whether the act of importing two heart valve systems for a medical conference was within the...more
In anticipation of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, this alert provides an overview of the agency’s most recent priorities as outlined in FDA’s FY 2024 budget, found here....more
A recent development with the Food and Drug Administration made us think of a song lyric from Florida native and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Tom Petty, “What lies ahead, [we] have no way of knowing.” As a kick-off to 2024,...more
On January 5, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the state of Florida’s proposal under the Section 804 Importation Program (SIP) for a period of two years. FDA’s action marks the first time a state drug...more
The strategy aims to boost supply chain resilience of critical goods. On 17 January 2024, the government launched the Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy (the strategy), which aims to safeguard UK supplies of goods...more
On January 5, 2024 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its approval of the State of Florida’s proposal to import certain prescription drugs from Canada under the Section 804 Importation Program (SIP). This approval...more
On Friday, January 5, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Section 804 Importation Program (SIP) proposal of Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (FAHCA). The SIP is a pathway that allows...more
On Friday, January 5, 2024, in a major policy shift, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration’s plan to purchase medicines in bulk for its Medicaid programs,...more
On January 5, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Florida’s proposal under the Section 804 Importation Program (SIP) to allow Florida to proceed to the next steps in the regulatory process to import...more
On Jan. 5, the FDA authorized Florida’s Section 804 Implementation program (SIP), making Florida the first state to secure such approval. Generally, there are three pathways to importing a prescription drug into the United...more
In Short - The Situation: European Union ("EU") trademark law permits the repackaging of pharmaceuticals that are imported or traded in parallel from one Member State to another only in limited circumstances. In view of...more
Inflation Reduction Act Implementation: On Dec. 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) distributed an invitation addressed to “All Drug Manufacturers” announcing that CMS “will host monthly one-hour calls...more
Three cases handed down on 17 November 2022 by the EU’s highest court shed important light on the ability of brand owners to oppose the repackaging of medicinal products, particularly where anti-tampering devices are replaced...more
Inflation Reduction Act: Stakeholders and commentators continue to review H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act), which became law on Aug. 16, 2022. Republican leaders on the House Energy & Commerce and...more
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the final guidance, “Pre-Launch Activities Importation Requests (PLAIR),” describing its policy regarding requests for the importation of unapproved finished...more
In late December 2021, the United States banned imports of disposable gloves produced in Malaysia by manufacturer Brightway Holdings over allegations of forced labor....more
We’re fielding an increasing number of questions these days from companies and organizations about registering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to handle psilocybin and psilocin in various ways. In light of...more
In August 2021, the MDCG issued guidance MDCG 2021-23 for notified bodies, distributors and importers on certification activities in accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746. The...more
The United States, China, and multiple nations are implementing new laws, policies, and funding to address supply chain security. Such changes may greatly impact international trade flows and compliance requirements for...more
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw what seemed to be a surplus of “FDA Registration Certificates” being presented by Chinese manufacturers of face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as evidence...more
In July we reported that the presiding Administrative Law Judge recommended issuing an exclusion order blocking the importation of Jeuveau® (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs), Evolus’s follow-on biologic to Allergan’s Botox®...more
UPDATE: The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Drugs and Medical Devices (Shortages) were published in the Canada Gazette on September 1, 2021. These amendments are intended to provide Health Canada with...more
As we previously reported, in July 2019 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a Safe Importation Action Plan (Action Plan) created with the FDA to allow the importation of certain prescription drugs...more