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CMS Seeks Comments on Small Biotech Exemption in Drug Pricing Regulation
CMS has posted an Information Collection Request (ICR) on the Small Biotech Exception to the Medicare drug pricing negotiation program established under the “Inflation Reduction Act” just passed by the last Congress in late 2022. Comments must be received by March 27.
Read MoreWhite House Warned of Possible Disruption in Medical Device Supply
AdvaMed President and CEO, Scott Whitaker, recently sent a letter to President Biden outlining concerns about how more stringent ethylene oxide (EtO) requirements could stop medical devices from reaching patients. “With 20 billion medical devices sterilized using EtO each year in the U.S. at about only 100 facilities, the closure of even a small percentage…
Read MoreFDA Seeks Regulatory Oversight Over CBD Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement indicating the need for a new regulatory pathway to allow for greater oversight and to better manage risks associated with cannabidiol (CBD) products, including products currently marketed as conventional foods and dietary supplements as well as products marketed for animal use. Few details were provided about the proposed…
Read MoreNew Michigan Legislative Session Kicks Off
Michigan’s new legislative session for the 2023-24 term is off and running. Turnover in the Michigan House is 52%, whereas the Senate is home to 16 new members (a 45% turnover). Leadership are now in place for both parties, as are committee assignments, with the Democrats in the majority in both chambers for the first…
Read MoreJASPER HEALTH AND NEW DAY FOUNDATION PARTNER TO PROVIDE FREE RESOURCES TO FAMILIES FACING CANCER
ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH., Dec. 13, 2022 – Jasper Health, an intelligent digital platform that provides end-to-end care guidance and navigation for people living with cancer, and New Day Foundation for Families, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance and emotional support to families facing cancer, today announce a partnership to help families facing cancer access…
Read MoreCABRI Awards $40,000 in Fellowships to Ten Undergraduate Researchers
ANN ARBOR, MI, DECEMBER 2, 2022—Cayman joins the Cayman Biomedical Research Institute (CABRI) in recognizing the ten undergraduate students who have been awarded fellowships by CABRI for the 2022-2023 academic year. The fellowship awards are given to talented undergraduates that are pursuing a research project of their own under the guidance of a faculty mentor.…
Read MoreNEW DAY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $150,000 GRANT FROM PRIORITY HEALTH AND THE TOTAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
Program seeks to remove financial barriers to cancer care in Wayne County ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH., Feb. 6, 2023 – From the moment of diagnosis, social determinants of health (SDoH) that are beyond a patient’s control — including race, ethnicity, income level, zip code and language — can create financial and clinical barriers to cancer…
Read MoreMMS Holdings, a data-focused contract research organization, announced today the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer.
Original Source CANTON, Mich. (2/7/2023) – MMS Holdings (MMS) – an award-winning, data-focused contract research organization (CRO) – announces the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Chris Schoonmaker as Chief Operating Officer and Ashu Tandon as Chief Commercial Officer. This comes as the company was recognized in the 2023 Top Workplace USA…
Read MoreVestaron Joins Leading Harvest as Program Supporter
Vestaron announces membership with Leading Harvest, an organization dedicated to improving the sustainability and efficiency of the agricultural industry. RTP, North Carolina, Feb 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vestaron, a leading producer of peptide-based bioinsecticides is proud to announce its membership as a Program Supporter of Leading Harvest, an industry leader in sustainability, created by and…
Read MoreMichigan Life Sciences Establishments Grow at Rate Higher Than the National Average, Says New Report
Tenth Biennial TEConomy/BIO Report Released ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released its tenth biennial report “The U.S. Bioscience Industry: Fostering Innovation and Driving America’s Economy Forward” with new employment and economic impact data (through 2021) for the nation’s biosciences industry The report, produced in partnership with TEConomy,…
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