Tag: Healthcare legislation
NIH Patent Freeze, Senate Hearing for FDA Chief: Pharmalittle Update
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) technology transfer offices have hit a roadblock, halting the filing of new patent applications and restricting the licensing of existing ones for the past five weeks, as reported...
Maryland Lawmakers Vote to Expand Prescription Drug Affordability Board
In a groundbreaking move, Maryland lawmakers have cast a decisive vote to expand the powers of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. This decision will enable the board to extend its reach beyond government employees...
Generic Drugmakers Prevail in California Pay-to-Delay Ban Battle
In a recent turn of events, a federal judge has ruled in favor of generic drugmakers in California's battle against pay-to-delay agreements. This controversial law, enacted in 2019, aimed to ban such deals between...
GOP Targets Hospitals for Tax Cuts Extension
The GOP's Targeted Attack on Hospitals: A Closer LookAs the political landscape continues to shift, Republicans are eyeing a series of fiscal policies that could have a significant impact on the healthcare industry, with...
The Impact of FDA’s Removal of Mifepristone on Reproductive Health
The Battle Over Mifepristone: Reproductive Healthcare at RiskIn a landmark decision that could shape the future of reproductive healthcare in the United States, a federal judge in Texas has ruled to remove mifepristone, a...
Medicaid Official Criticizes Republican Reform as Poor Policy
Medicaid, a program that provides health coverage to millions of low-income Americans, is facing potential cuts as Republicans look to fund tax cuts and other priorities. The outgoing Medicaid chief under the Biden administration...