It’s all about BIO thought leadership today—explaining the impact of PBMs and price controls on generics, and why we need to pass the Farm Bill to advance needed biotech solutions. (482 words, 2 minutes, 24 seconds)
While we wait to see what happens with government funding before tomorrow’s deadline, we have news on a new PBM transparency bill, a new collaboration to help patients enroll in clinical trials, and a win for patients with Pompe disease. (590 words, 2 minutes, 57 seconds)
Several new studies highlight the growing problem of PBMs—plus, Bio.News has an exclusive look at the growing “biotech sisterhood” and how women CEOs are helping women colleagues and patients. (550 words, 2 minutes, 45 seconds)
A busy week on Capitol Hill continues with BIO Vice Chair John Crowley testifying on the Inflation Reduction Act’s price controls, and a recap of the bipartisan consensus on PBMs from yesterday. Plus, BIO SVP Phyllis Arthur will speak at UNGA in New York. (679 words, 3 minutes, 23 seconds)
A new study highlights the scale of PBM concentration and its impact on patients. Planning to apply for SBIR/STTR grants? You don’t want to miss this upcoming opportunity to learn from grant-writing experts and NIH. (604 words, 3 minutes, 1 second)
More activity on the Hill yesterday on PBMs—catch up below. And no, you’re not imagining that there are more mosquitoes—here’s why that’s a problem. (599 words, 2 minutes, 59 seconds)
PBMs were on the agenda in the House and Senate yesterday—here’s what happened. Plus, as demand for protein grows, biotech is providing sustainable options. (646 words, 3 minutes, 13 seconds)
Could PBMs provide the bipartisanship we need? Yesterday’s House hearing made us think so. Plus, researchers asked 100 questions facing plant science—and biotech has some answers. (626 words, 3 minutes, 7 seconds)
Today, we have a recap of hearings and a markup on Capitol Hill, which advanced important PBM and 340B legislation, among other bills. Plus, it’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day—we tell you why it matters and how you can be a better advocate. (840 words, 4 minutes, 12 seconds)