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Innovate or Stagnate: Overcoming Model Governance Challenges in Life Sciences

MedCity News

MAY 30, 2025

By treating model governance as a proactive, integral part of operations rather than a box to check after the fact, life sciences organizations can uphold compliance, better allocate their resources, and gain a competitive edge.

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Data Governance: Addressing Data Defense and Offense

MedCity News

MARCH 31, 2023

Proper data governance is essential to ensure the efficient and accurate operation of an organization. It involves creating static rules, dynamic management processes and a comprehensive set of business objectives which must be met to protect the integrity of data within the system.

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Moderna pays US government $400M 'catch-up payment' under new COVID-19 vaccine license

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Moderna pays US government $400M 'catch-up payment' under new COVID-19 vaccine license esagonowsky Fri, 02/24/2023 - 09:18

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After protests, pharma industry reaches 'landmark' drug spending deal with UK government

Fierce Pharma

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

s drug pricing policy, the pharma industry has secured a new government spending deal featuring a higher revenue cap and an innovative drug-friendly rebate mechanism. s drug pricing policy, the pharma industry has secured an improved government spending deal. After blasting the U.K.’s After blasting the U.K.’s

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

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However, as a company, sales stack, and database grow, it becomes difficult to uphold structure and governance to keep a CRM up-to-date. When used effectively, a CRM can be the lifeblood of your sales team – keeping everyone organized, efficient, and at peak productivity. The result? Less organization, more confusion, and fewer deals closed.

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Vertex pricing under fire—again—as activists press 4 governments for Trikafta generics

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Vertex pricing under fire—again—as activists press 4 governments for Trikafta generics fkansteiner Tue, 02/07/2023 - 10:08

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U.S. government places $1.74B order for Moderna’s new Covid-19 vaccine boosters

MedCity News

JULY 29, 2022

government has signed a supply agreement securing 66 million doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, which are designed to address the omicron subvariants driving new cases of infection. The agreement follows a similar supply agreement reached with Pfizer and BioNTech.

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Gilead, US government set for courtroom showdown over PrEP drug patents

Fierce Pharma

MAY 2, 2023

Gilead, US government set for courtroom showdown over PrEP drug patents esagonowsky Tue, 05/02/2023 - 08:50

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Boutique Healthcare Investment Event in Chicago Highlights AI, Government Funding, Value-Based Care. Register Today!

MedCity News

APRIL 4, 2024

In addition to panel discussions around some of the hottest topics in healthcare transformation, there is also a startup pitch contest, a presentation on government funding for startups and networking opportunities. The post Boutique Healthcare Investment Event in Chicago Highlights AI, Government Funding, Value-Based Care.

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US government appeals Gilead's trial win in Truvada, Descovy patent fight

Fierce Pharma

JULY 9, 2024

government appealed Gilead's prior win in the fight. . | As Gilead Sciences tussles with a web of HIV med litigation, a case tied to patents for prevention regimens of Truvada and Descovy is not quite settled. Late last week, the U.S.

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Warren, others urge government to allow generics to Novo's blockbuster GLP-1s ahead of CEO hearing

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Ahead of a Senate hearing centered on high prices for Novo Nordisk’s in-demand semaglutide medications, lawmakers are pressing the government to use its “march-in” rights and allow generic versions | In a letter to HHS secretary Xavier Becerra, several lawmakers urged the government to allow generic licenses for Novo's GLP-1 medicines Ozempic (..)

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Gilead notches trial win in high-stakes HIV patent case against US government

Fierce Pharma

MAY 9, 2023

Gilead notches trial win in high-stakes HIV patent case against US government zbecker Tue, 05/09/2023 - 16:24

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Government-backed autoinjector specialist AktiVax shutters 'substantially all of its operations,' lays off 70

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Despite scoring a number of federal contracts in recent years, it’s lights out for government-backed rescue autoinjector maker AktiVax. AktiVax, also known as Aktiv Pharma Group, informed the state of Colorado that “the company must shut down substantially all of its operations,” citing “unexpected circumstances.”

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Endo agrees to $465M bankruptcy deal with federal government, inks 2 opioid settlements

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

million to the federal government, which had been investigating the marketing of opioid Opana ER.

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Don’t Let the Floor Fall Out From Under Healthcare AI: Tips from UW Health’s CMIO

MedCity News

MAY 16, 2025

He urged healthcare leaders to focus less on flashy rollouts and more on governance, collaboration, and meaningful metrics to ensure AI delivers lasting value. Without trust, the rapid adoption of AI in healthcare could stall, pointed out Joel Gordon, UW Healths chief medical information officer.

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From Public to Private: Do Laid-Off FDA and CDC Employees Have the Skills Pharma and Biotech Need?

World of DTC Marketing

JUNE 6, 2025

What Laid-Off Government Employees Bring to the Table 1. Business Acumen While they understand public health priorities, many former government workers lack exposure to commercial strategy. Where the Gaps Often Lie 1. Concepts such as market access, payer dynamics, product positioning, and ROI may be unfamiliar territory.

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With government health info in limbo, drugmakers lose credible sources

PharmaVoice

APRIL 1, 2025

The lack of clear communication from the government could spark wide-ranging issues in pharma — from sowing confusion about clinical trial design to further eroding public trust.

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Elizabeth Holmes granted evidentiary hearing for new trial based on possible government misconduct

MedCity News

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After a key witness arrived at Holmes’ house in August and expressed regrets about his role in the trial, a California judge has decided to grant Holmes a chance for a new trial.

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Government issues final rules to prevent surprise medical bills

MedCity News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Following litigation battles and multiple iterations of the Act, the final rules address the arbitration process for insurers and provide more transparency for patients.

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Fierce Pharma

JUNE 11, 2025

government has kept the rebate rate under a national drug-cost scheme at a higher level compared with previous years. Despite an outcry from the biopharmaceutical industry, the U.K.

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It’s Time for Healthcare Orgs to Get Serious About Data Governance

MedCity News

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Instead of pushing data out into the world, it’s possible to invite selected partners into trusted data environments where they can safely harness your data — without ever directly viewing your datasets.

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Optimizing Patient Support Through Effective Information Governance: Balancing Risks and Rewards

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Authors: | Unlock the potential of patient support data with effective information governance. Manage risks, ensure compliance, and drive innovation for better patient outcomes.

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National cancer group reports widespread chemo shortages, calls on government and industry to help resolve them

Fierce Pharma

JUNE 7, 2023

As pharma supply chain problems drag on, a shortage of key cancer drugs has afflicted a large number of treatment centers and many patients. | The National Comprehensive Cancer Network's recent survey shows that nearly all of the treatment centers it polled are facing a carboplatin shortage.

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Biotech trade group pledges support for BIOSECURE Act, plans to boot member WuXi AppTec

Fierce Pharma

MARCH 13, 2024

As CDMO giants Wuxi AppTec and WuXi Biologics come under mounting scrutiny for their alleged ties to Chinese government officials, they are losing a key ally in Washington, D.C. |

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Court Ruling Leaves 340B Providers Waiting for Clarity About the Use of Contract Pharmacies

MedCity News

MARCH 26, 2023

The federal government has advised manufacturers that such restrictions are unlawful, and manufactures have challenged government enforcement actions in federal court. In recent years, manufacturers have restricted access to 340B pricing for drugs dispensed through contract pharmacies.

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Bavarian Nordic scores $157M contract to replenish US supplies of smallpox/mpox vaccine Jynneos

Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 8, 2024

government. | Following the commercial launch of Bavarian Nordic’s smallpox/mpox vaccine Jynneos earlier this year, the Danish company has locked up yet another supply agreement with the U.S. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is handing Bavarian Nordic $156.8

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Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package

MedCity News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Several healthcare provisions, including drug reforms, were left out of the government funding bill, angering some healthcare leaders. The post Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package appeared first on MedCity News.

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Regeneron hit with DOJ complaint that it hid 'hundreds of millions' in Eylea credit card processing fees from Medicare

Fierce Pharma

APRIL 11, 2024

government is accusing Regeneron of deliberately using an unusual method to overcharge Medicare for the company’s popular eye drug Eylea. | government is accusing Regeneron of deliberately using an unusual method to overcharge Medicare for the company’s popular eye drug Eylea.

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Merck's COVID antiviral Lagevrio to hit commercial market in November, HHS says

Fierce Pharma

OCTOBER 4, 2023

government is winding down its distribution of COVID-19 countermeasures. | The government will wind down its Lagevrio distribution ahead of the transition, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response said. As long expected, the U.S.

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Merck applies more pressure against IRA, asking for decision without trial in fight with US government

Fierce Pharma

JULY 12, 2023

Merck is bringing more heat in its battle against drug price negotiation provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), filing Tuesday in federal court in Washington, D.C. Merck is bringing more heat in its battle against drug price negotiation provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), filing Tuesday for a decision without a trial.

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As antimicrobial resistance looms large, a nonprofit teams up with Big Pharma to intervene

PharmaVoice

APRIL 3, 2024

AMR is a growing threat, but with little financial incentive to pick up the torch, government and nonprofit collaborations are keeping the R&D flames burning.

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Novartis files suit against IRA after blockbuster Entresto makes CMS' price negotiations list

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

government as a reaction to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). | Add Novartis to the list of biopharma giants that have filed lawsuits against the U.S. government as a reaction to the Inflation Reduction Act. Add Novartis to the list of biopharma giants that have filed lawsuits against the U.S.

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Is Medicare Advantage a Failed Experiment? Experts Debate

MedCity News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Enrollment in Medicare Advantage is increasing, but the program has been drawing scrutiny from the government. Can the program be saved? One expert believes Medicare Advantage is a failed experiment. Another thinks that while the program has its flaws, it shows tremendous potential.

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Financial Management: The Next Area for Innovation in Serving Seniors

MedCity News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Some financial management service companies have earned the patronage of local governments and prestigious funders, including the National Institutes of Health and AARP. It is time for health plans, particularly MA plans, to pay attention as well.

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Bristol Myers CEO outlines transition strategy featuring 11 key brands, more dealmaking

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The strategy includes 11 key growth brands and a continued emphasis on business development.

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Health Equity and the Push to Value-Based Care

MedCity News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

To effectively reduce disparities and improve the quality and coordination of care, government, providers, and healthcare organizations are beginning to collaborate on how to best address the factors driving gaps between populations.

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Teva faces fresh Copaxone kickbacks case from Medicare providers as it defends against DOJ claims

Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 20, 2024

government. For years, Teva has been defending itself against allegations that it used illegal Medicare co-pay schemes to fuel sales of its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone. | The new lawsuit, filed in a Kansas court, comes as Teva defends against similar allegations made by the U.S.

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Europe names hundreds of critical medicines in quest to counter drug shortages

Fierce Pharma

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Over the past several years, drug shortages have vexed doctors and patients on both sides of the Atlantic, prompting lawmakers and government agencies to take action in both Europe and the U.S. Tuesday, the European Medicines Agency laid out a list of more than 300 critical generic drugs that could fall prey to future shortages.

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Bernie Sanders proposes price caps on drugs developed with federal funds

Fierce Pharma

JULY 6, 2023

His most recent push is to mandate price caps for drugs that were developed with the help of government funding. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont—a longtime opponent of Big Pharma—has become even more ubiquitous in his efforts to reduce drug prices.

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Commercial Payers’ Rising Claims Denials Rates Are Exacerbating Hospitals’ Financial Woes

MedCity News

MAY 29, 2023

Compared to government payers, commercial payers take significantly longer to pay hospitals and deny claims at a higher frequency — often without a justifiable reason to do so — according to a new report.

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The New Era of Programmable Biology

MedCity News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While legacy pharma companies battle in court with government agencies over how to address the costs that result from antiquated drug development paradigms, a growing cadre of compute-enabled life science companies are unlocking the nascent power of next-generation compute technologies to transform drug discovery and development.

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How Are Healthcare AI Developers Responding to WHO’s New Guidance on LLMs?

MedCity News

JANUARY 29, 2024

This month, the World Health Organization released new guidelines on the ethics and governance of LLMs in healthcare. Reactions from the leaders of healthcare AI companies have been mainly positive.

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Did Cigna Deserve its $172M Penalty?

MedCity News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One expert said this is just a small part of the problem, while another called for more clarity from the government. Cigna recently agreed to pay $172 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.

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Answering 7 Key Questions About Change Healthcare’s Cyberattack

MedCity News

MARCH 7, 2024

The federal government has even stepped in to help address the fallout of the attack, urging payers to quickly alleviate the digital bottlenecks that providers and pharmacies are facing. The aftermath the cyberattack on Change Healthcare remains messy, with patients across the country still struggling to obtain their prescriptions.

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Innovate or Stagnate: Overcoming Model Governance Challenges in Life Sciences

Data Governance: Addressing Data Defense and Offense

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Moderna pays US government $400M 'catch-up payment' under new COVID-19 vaccine license

After protests, pharma industry reaches 'landmark' drug spending deal with UK government

How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

Vertex pricing under fire—again—as activists press 4 governments for Trikafta generics

U.S. government places $1.74B order for Moderna’s new Covid-19 vaccine boosters

Gilead, US government set for courtroom showdown over PrEP drug patents

Boutique Healthcare Investment Event in Chicago Highlights AI, Government Funding, Value-Based Care. Register Today!

US government appeals Gilead's trial win in Truvada, Descovy patent fight

Warren, others urge government to allow generics to Novo's blockbuster GLP-1s ahead of CEO hearing

Gilead notches trial win in high-stakes HIV patent case against US government

Government-backed autoinjector specialist AktiVax shutters 'substantially all of its operations,' lays off 70

Endo agrees to $465M bankruptcy deal with federal government, inks 2 opioid settlements

Don’t Let the Floor Fall Out From Under Healthcare AI: Tips from UW Health’s CMIO

From Public to Private: Do Laid-Off FDA and CDC Employees Have the Skills Pharma and Biotech Need?

With government health info in limbo, drugmakers lose credible sources

Elizabeth Holmes granted evidentiary hearing for new trial based on possible government misconduct

Government issues final rules to prevent surprise medical bills

Fierce Pharma - Untitled Article

It’s Time for Healthcare Orgs to Get Serious About Data Governance

Optimizing Patient Support Through Effective Information Governance: Balancing Risks and Rewards

National cancer group reports widespread chemo shortages, calls on government and industry to help resolve them

Biotech trade group pledges support for BIOSECURE Act, plans to boot member WuXi AppTec

Court Ruling Leaves 340B Providers Waiting for Clarity About the Use of Contract Pharmacies

Bavarian Nordic scores $157M contract to replenish US supplies of smallpox/mpox vaccine Jynneos

Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion of Key Healthcare Provisions in Spending Package

Regeneron hit with DOJ complaint that it hid 'hundreds of millions' in Eylea credit card processing fees from Medicare

Merck's COVID antiviral Lagevrio to hit commercial market in November, HHS says

Merck applies more pressure against IRA, asking for decision without trial in fight with US government

As antimicrobial resistance looms large, a nonprofit teams up with Big Pharma to intervene

Novartis files suit against IRA after blockbuster Entresto makes CMS' price negotiations list

Is Medicare Advantage a Failed Experiment? Experts Debate

Financial Management: The Next Area for Innovation in Serving Seniors

Bristol Myers CEO outlines transition strategy featuring 11 key brands, more dealmaking

Health Equity and the Push to Value-Based Care

Teva faces fresh Copaxone kickbacks case from Medicare providers as it defends against DOJ claims

Europe names hundreds of critical medicines in quest to counter drug shortages

Bernie Sanders proposes price caps on drugs developed with federal funds

Commercial Payers’ Rising Claims Denials Rates Are Exacerbating Hospitals’ Financial Woes

The New Era of Programmable Biology

How Are Healthcare AI Developers Responding to WHO’s New Guidance on LLMs?

Did Cigna Deserve its $172M Penalty?

Answering 7 Key Questions About Change Healthcare’s Cyberattack

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