Category Archives: Policy News

In an effort to speed up vaccinations after a slower than expected rollout, HHS last week began encouraging states to start vaccinating individuals 65 and older, along with those ages 16 and older with comorbidities. Meanwhile President Biden unveiled a COVID-19 vaccination plan which aims to pick up the pace of vaccinations by creating federal […]

President Biden has unveiled the first part in his two-part plan for rescue and economic recovery—the American Rescue Plan. He is expected to lay out part two – the Build Back Better Recovery Plan, next month. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is intended to address immediate COVID-19 needs, while the Build Back Better Recovery […]

Issuing a regulatory freeze is standard practice for an incoming administration, so as expected, shortly after President Biden was sworn in on January 20, the White House issued a memo directing agencies to freeze for 60 days any agency rules or guidance issued by the Trump administration that have not taken effect by Inauguration Day. […]

Following his inauguration on January 20, President Biden signed 17 executive orders — including several aimed at COVID-19 and others overturning a number of President Trump’s previous executive orders and policies. The January 20 orders included a mask mandate for all federal properties and for interstate travel, rejoining the World Health Organization, reinstating the Global […]

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This report offers a high-level overview focused mainly on the pharmaceutical industry, related capital events – incl. investments in biotech and medtech companies – FDI flows, the biggest players in the field, and the key trends in life sciences. Read the full report below:  LS & Phamaceuticals Industry Report

BioUtah joined numerous patient advocates and healthcare providers in sending a letter to U.S. House and Senate leaders in opposition to the Trump administration’s Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing rule. The letter, organized by The Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians (ASP) Coalition, stated that the MFN model for Medicare Part B drugs will “lead […]

ReddyPort has announced it has raised Seed Funding to support launch of its non-invasive ventilation (NIV) products in 2021. Tony Lair, the former CEO of NeoMed (acquired by Avanos), led the investment round with participation from existing and new investors, including Spring Bay Ventures and MedMountain Ventures. Tony Lair will join ReddyPort’s Board of Directors. […]

Both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed on Monday a more than $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package. The long-awaited and much needed assistance comes after months of protracted wrangling between the parties. As of this writing, President Trump did not say he would veto the bill but he asked Congress to amend it […]