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NewsPatent protections for biotech drugs part of reform debate
No, it hasn't been one of the marquee issues of the healthcare debate, but for biotech interests, it's a huge one nonetheless. Will makers of costly biotech drugs keep their patents--and high Read more...
Coming into the home stretch, pharma spends big on lobbying
With health reform set for one of the biggest remakes in U.S. history, it's little wonder that health players are spending big bucks on lobbying Capitol Hill. But of all the moneyed healthcare Read more...
Reformers, pay more attention to Massachusetts
Those of you who read FierceHealthcare regularly know that the jury is still out on how valuable Massachusetts health reforms have been. That being said, there's early data suggesting what problems Read more...
Case study: Miami drug reps not registering as lobbyists
Right now, sentiment is high on Capitol Hill to expose the money flowing to doctors from pharmaceutical and medical device companies. A look at what's happening in some markets right now, however, Read more...
Wyden, Cooper hope to dump employer-based health insurance system
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN) don't agree on a lot--Wyden's a liberal Dem and Cooper a conservative Southerner--but they've come together to champion a cause that hasn't gotten Read more...
Drug marketing spoof reminds us of real issues
In today's newsletter, we included a link to a sly pharmaceutical marketing parody for a fictional drug. The drug, dubbed "Panexa," is said to be good for Read more...
Farm bill would restrict MD-owned specialty hospitals
In a piece of gamesmanship worthy of Capitol Hill, legislators behind a pending agriculture bill have slipped in a provision that would ban physician ownership of specialty hospitals. Versions of Read more...
AMA keeps fighting Medicare cuts
As it has for quite some time now, the American Medical Association is continuing to fight for legislation that would halt planned cuts to physician Medicare payments, holding a rally this week on Read more...
Study: MDs refer profitable patients to their ASCs
This isn't too surprising, but it's not something policymakers will like, either. A new study of referral patterns in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metros suggests that physicians who are Read more...
| Press ReleasesAmerican College of Nurse Practitioners Names David Hebert as CEOALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) today announced that David E. Hebert, JD, a veteran Washington, D.C. government relations executive, has been Read more >> Senators Durbin and Kirk Introduce Legislation Championed by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network to Assure AvailabilityFAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) introduced the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act (S.1884), legislation championed by the Food Allergy Read more >> The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Champions School Access to Emergency Epinephrine ActProposed Bill Aims to Treat Anaphylactic Reactions in Schools FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Legislation that would help put lifesaving medicine in the hands of school personnel and help protect Read more >> Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) Fails to Distinguish “Rogue” from “Real” International Online Pharmacies— RxRights calls on Congress to Maintain American Access to Safe, Affordable Medications — WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lee Graczyk, lead organizer of RxRights, issued the following on behalf of Read more >> PointRight Sponsors Executive Roundtable in Conjunction with 2011 AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing; Provider Magazine To ModeratLEXINGTON, Mass., July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PointRight Inc. (www.pointright.com) announces that it will sponsor the American Health Care Association (AHCA) Provider magazine's Executive Read more >> |
