Recent polling misrepresents public support for Medicare “negotiation”

Proponents of government price setting often misrepresent voters’ opinions on support for allowing the federal government to “negotiate” drug prices. This includes recent polling from advocacy firms...
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Recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month

Vaccines have played a critical role in reducing the spread of, and in some cases, eliminating the threat of many devastating infectious diseases. They are often cited as second only to clean...
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What they’re saying: Patient advocates want to protect Medicare from government interference

For seniors and people with disabilities, Medicare Parts B and D provide important access to lifesaving medicines. Unfortunately, some in Congress are proposing changes to Medicare under the guise of...
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Driving further innovation is critical to global vaccine equity

The following is part of a series of Catalyst posts detailing each of the five strategies to advance COVID-19 global vaccine equity – which rely on and benefit from a strong innovation ecosystem.
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PDUFA VII is critical for future biopharmaceutical innovation and for patients

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) released its performance goals letter for the seventh installment of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA).
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Myth vs. fact: Polling and Medicare “negotiation”

As some in Washington consider legislation related to prescription medicines and how to best help Americans manage health care costs, government “negotiation” of prescription medicines within...
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Supporting country readiness to boost global vaccine access

The following is part of a series of posts detailing each of the five strategies to advance global COVID-19 vaccine equity – which rely on and benefit from a strong intellectual property ecosystem.
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Data show voters want bipartisan approach to tackling health care affordability and coverage issues

While the debate to address health care affordability intensifies on Capitol Hill, Americans across political parties agree on a path forward: reduce health care costs broadly and help Americans...
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Ensuring global vaccine equity requires eliminating trade and regulatory barriers

The following is part of a series of Catalyst posts detailing each of the five strategies to advance COVID-19 global vaccine equity – which rely on and benefit from a strong innovation ecosystem.
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Setting the record straight: Addressing common misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine

Bolstered by incredible progress in the fight against COVID-19, the biopharmaceutical industry continues to work around the clock to research, develop and manufacture vaccines and therapeutics to...
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ICYMI: Event spotlights how we can make Medicare work better for patients

Last month, PhRMA sponsored “Making Medicare Work Better for Patients,” an event hosted by The Hill. During the event, policymakers, patient advocates and biopharmaceutical leaders spoke about how we...
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The future of the rebate rule: Will policymakers stand with patients?

Policymakers will soon decide whether to stand by new Medicare changes that will help lower costs for beneficiaries at the pharmacy counter or abandon these changes to fund government programs...
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