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Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2024
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2024
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
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LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA via LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
Keep legislators apprised of developments/news in the Commonwealth's life sciences ecosystem.
Source: Senate LDA
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
CFPB Whistleblower Incentives and Protection Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
CFPB Whistleblower Incentives and Protection Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Payment Choice Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
Payment Choice Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
Support policies, like the HELP Copays (HR 830) Act, that increase access to medicines.
Support policies, like the HELP Copays (HR 830) Act, that increase access to medicines.
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
American Innovation and Jobs Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
American Innovation and Jobs Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2024
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at e FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2024
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at e FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023. Express concern with CMS via comment letter on their TCET rule implementation Express concern with CMS MAC recent LCD determination to eliminate Medicare coverage of advanced wound treatment products.
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2024
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at e FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2024
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
CFPB Whistleblower Incentives and Protection Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490)
CFPB Whistleblower Incentives and Protection Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Payment Choice Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
Payment Choice Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128)
Payment Choice Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490)
Payment Choice Act of 2023
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128)
Support policies, like the HELP Copays (HR 830) Act, that increase access to medicines.
Support policies, like the HELP Copays (HR 830) Act, that increase access to medicines.
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490)
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
American Innovation and Jobs Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
American Innovation and Jobs Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
American Innovation and Jobs Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
American Innovation and Jobs Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Advocated for co-sponsorship of DISARM and PASTEUR Acts to incentivize novel AMR medicines among PA congressional delegation members and the Department of Health and Human Services Expressed concern on government price settings in legislation, such as H.R. 3 - in particular removing the non-interference clause in Medicare Part D and/or pegging medicine prices to those paid in foreign countries. Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients. Wrote to CMS with the support of several medical device and diagnostic members in support of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary to several PA delegation members.
Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Continued to advocated for DISARM and PASTEUR Acts to incentivize novel AMR medicines among PA congressional delegation members and the Department of Health and Human Services Expressed concern on government price settings in legislation, such as H.R. 3 - in particular removing the non-interference clause in Medicare Part D and/or pegging medicine prices to those paid in foreign countries. Opposed efforts to include this policy in any kind of large budget reconciliation package. Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients. Asked several members of the Pennsylvania delegation to sign on to legislation that would align the breakthrough designation of medical technologies with reimbursement by CMS - an issue important to our medical device and diagnostic members.
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Discussed drug pricing policies, like those put forth in H.R. 3, and their affect on innovation including Medicare negotiation, international reference pricing, PBM rebates and how the prescription medicine supply chain is setup. Advocated for PA congressional delegation members to sign-on to a letter regarding co-pay accumulator rules changes. Participated in a webinar and sent background information to the Pennsylvania congressional delegation on the life sciences community's response to COVID-19. Expressed concern over the Administration's efforts to enact "Buy American" policies that could disrupt the global supply chain utilized by biopharmaceutical and medical technology businesses.
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
STRONGER Patents Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
STRONGER Patents Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
STRONGER Patents Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
STRONGER Patents Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
STRONGER Patents Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
STRONGER Patents Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
STRONGER Patents Act of 2019
Client: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA · Firm: LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy.
Support funding increases for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Food and Drug Administration
Support policies that strengthen IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act and express concern for policies, like the TRIPS Waiver, that waive patent protections for COVID diagnostics and therapeutics, and share concerns on proposals, such as march-in rights, that undermine IP protections and innovation. Share concerns with Pennsylvania delegation specifically on Department of Commerce and HHS proposed framework for agencies on the exercise of march-in rights.
Support policies, like the HELP Copays (HR 830) Act, that increase access to medicines.
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Support funding increases for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Food and Drug Administration
Support policies, like the HELP Copays (HR 830) Act, that increase access to medicines.
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
Keep legislators apprised of developments/news in the Commonwealth's life sciences ecosystem.
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy.
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
Support policies that strengthen IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act and express concern for policies, like the TRIPS Waiver, that waive patent protections for COVID diagnostics and therapeutics, and share concerns on proposals, such as march-in rights, that undermine IP protections and innovation. Share concerns with Pennsylvania delegation specifically on Department of Commerce and HHS proposed framework for agencies on the exercise of march-in rights.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Keep legislators apprised of developments/news in the Commonwealth's life sciences ecosystem.
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
Support funding increases for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Food and Drug Administration
Support policies that strengthen IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act and express concern for policies, like the TRIPS Waiver, that waive patent protections for COVID diagnostics and therapeutics, and share concerns on proposals, such as march-in rights, that undermine IP protections and innovation. Share concerns with Pennsylvania delegation specifically on Department of Commerce and HHS proposed framework for agencies on the exercise of march-in rights.
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy.
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866 and HR 2673) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. HR 2673 and S866 titled "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Support policies, like the HELP Copays (HR 830) Act, that increase access to medicines.
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490) Support PAHPA Reauthorization and stress the importance of investing in public health and pandemic preparedness.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128). Support the PASTEUR Act to incentivize the development of novel antimicrobial medicines. (S1355 and HR2490)
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy.
Support policies, like the HELP Copays (HR 830) Act, that increase access to medicines.
Support policies that strengthen IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act and express concern for policies, like the TRIPS Waiver, that waive patent protections for COVID diagnostics and therapeutics, and share concerns on proposals, such as march-in rights, that undermine IP protections and innovation.
Keep legislators apprised of developments/news in the Commonwealth's life sciences ecosystem.
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at e FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023. Express concern with CMS via comment letter on their TCET rule implementation Express concern with CMS MAC recent LCD determination to eliminate Medicare coverage of advanced wound treatment products.
Support funding increases for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Food and Drug Administration
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Support funding increases for the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Food and Drug Administration
Support policies, like the HELP Copays Act, that increase access to medicines.
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy.
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128)
Keep legislators apprised of developments/news in the Commonwealth's life sciences ecosystem.
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at e FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
Support policies that strengthen IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act and express concern for policies, like the TRIPS Waiver, that waive patent protections for COVID diagnostics and therapeutics, and share concerns on proposals, such as march-in rights, that undermine IP protections and innovation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Support repeal of R&D Amortization (S866) to reduce tax liability for small/growing life sciences companies. Support the Orphan Drug Tax Credit and oppose proposals to further alter it, or the Orphan Drug Act.
Support reintroduction of the VALID Act (previously HR 4128)
Support policies, like the HELP Copays Act, that increase access to medicines
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Expressed continued support to members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation on the Orphan Drug Tax Credit (ODTC)- noting how changes to ODTC could disrupt investment in research and development for rare disease medicines.
Continued to advocate to PA congressional delegation members for policies, like the PASTEUR Act, that incentivize the research and development of novel AMR medicines and educate members and their staff on the importance of antimicrobial research Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients and expressed concern for certain drug pricing provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Continued to ask members of the Pennsylvania delegation to sign on to legislation that would align the breakthrough designation of medical technologies with reimbursement by CMS - an issue important to our medical device and diagnostic members.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Expressed Life Sciences Pennsylvania's support for efficient reauthorization of the prescription drug user fee agreement, medical device user fee agreement and biosimilar user fee agreement.
Continued to advocate to PA congressional delegation members for policies, like the PASTEUR Act, that incentivize the research and development of novel AMR medicines and educate members and their staff on the importance of antimicrobial research Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients and expressed concern for certain drug pricing provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Continued to ask members of the Pennsylvania delegation to sign on to legislation that would align the breakthrough designation of medical technologies with reimbursement by CMS - an issue important to our medical device and diagnostic members.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Expressed continued support to members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation on the Orphan Drug Tax Credit (ODTC)- noting how changes to ODTC could disrupt investment in research and development for rare disease medicines.
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and the community's efforts to research and develop medicines and technologies.
Continued to advocate to PA congressional delegation members for policies, like the PASTEUR Act, that incentivize the research and development of novel AMR medicines. Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients. Continued to ask members of the Pennsylvania delegation to sign on to legislation that would align the breakthrough designation of medical technologies with reimbursement by CMS - an issue important to our medical device and diagnostic members.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Continued to advocate for the DISARM and PASTEUR Acts to incentivize novel AMR medicines among PA congressional delegation members. Expressed concern on government price settings in legislation, specifically provisions in the Build Back Better Act that would remove the non-interference clause in Medicare Parts D and B. Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients. Continued to ask members of the Pennsylvania delegation to sign on to legislation that would align the breakthrough designation of medical technologies with reimbursement by CMS - an issue important to our medical device and diagnostic members. Expressed Life Sciences Pennsylvania's support for the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway during CMS listening session. Noted Life Sciences Pennsylvania's concern for the recent CMS National Coverage Determination decision.
Supported efforts to maintain the strong intellectual property protections that exist in the United States and the importance of the Bayh-Dole Act in incentivizing the development of novel medicines and technologies.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, along with other state life sciences associations requesting they closely monitor the availability and allocation of semiconductor chips so as not to negatively affect the medical technology industry that is currently making devices and diagnostics for COVID-19 patients.
Continued to advocate for robust NIH funding and supplemental funding - such as the RISE Act - for NIH recipients to help offset the cost of lab closures due to COVID-19.
Continued to urge the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support robust NIH funding and supplemental funding - such as the RISE Act.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Participated in the Rally for Medical Research and led meetings with Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation members asking that they support robust NIH funding and supplemental funding - such as the RISE Act.
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and the community's efforts to research and develop medicines and technologies.
Continued to advocated for DISARM and PASTEUR Acts to incentivize novel AMR medicines among PA congressional delegation members and the Department of Health and Human Services Expressed concern on government price settings in legislation, such as H.R. 3 - in particular removing the non-interference clause in Medicare Part D and/or pegging medicine prices to those paid in foreign countries. Opposed efforts to include this policy in any kind of large budget reconciliation package. Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients. Asked several members of the Pennsylvania delegation to sign on to legislation that would align the breakthrough designation of medical technologies with reimbursement by CMS - an issue important to our medical device and diagnostic members.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation, Department of Health and Human Services, and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and the community's efforts to research and develop medicines and technologies.
Continued to advocate for robust NIH funding and supplemental funding - such as the RISE Act - for NIH recipients to help offset the cost of lab closures due to COVID-19. Sent a letter to the PA Congressional delegation urging that support.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Continued to support robust NIH funding and supplemental funding - such as the RISE Act - in any forthcoming COVID-19 relief package.
Advocated for co-sponsorship of DISARM and PASTEUR Acts to incentivize novel AMR medicines among PA congressional delegation members. Continued to facilitate communication between a member organization and its Pennsylvania delegation representative to answer questions about a Medicare reimbursement issue. Noted our support of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary to several PA delegation members. Submitted a public comment letter to CMS in opposition to the Most Favored Nation IFR, and held an overview of MFN for congressional members and staff with other bioscience associations. Expressed concern over changes in AMP Cap to several delegation staff.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Continued to support robust NIH funding and supplemental funding in any forthcoming legislative package on COVID-19 relief.
Advocated for robust NIH funding and supplemental funding for NIH recipients to help offset the cost of lab closures due to COVID-19.
Advocated for inclusion of the DISARM Act in forthcoming legislative packages to incentivize novel AMR medicines and urged PA delegation members to co-sponsor the legislation. Connected a member organization to its Pennsylvania delegation representatives to answer questions about a Medicare reimbursement issue. Supported, along with several of our medical device and diagnostic members, the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussed the possibility of reauthorizing the Quality Therapeutic Discovery Project (QTDP) Tax Credit.
Senat a letter on behalf of our academic research institutions members, in support of robust NIH funding and indicated support for the RISE Act. Also participated in the Rally for Medical Research, an event focused on NIH research funding.
Advocated for inclusion of the DISARM Act in forthcoming legislative packages to incentivize novel AMR medicines and urged PA delegation members to co-sponsor the legislation. Connected a member organization to its Pennsylvania delegation representatives to answer questions about a Medicare reimbursement issue.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for inclusion of the DISARM Act in forthcoming legislative packages to incentivize novel AMR medicines.
Discussed the possibility of reauthorizing the Quality Therapeutic Discovery Project (QTDP) Tax Credit.
Spoke with several members of the Pennsylvania delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem amid a pandemic. Worked with other state life sciences associations to begin planning a webinar on research and development amid a pandemic.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Held meetings with legislators in the Pennsylvania congressional delegation to thank them for repealing the Medical Device Tax at the end of 2019. Hosted a legislator at a member company to demonstrate how repealing the Medical Device Tax was important to Pennsylvania's medical technology industry.
Advocated for/supported efforts for the small business provision in the CARES Act to flow through existing, private financial institutions rather than the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Discussed drug pricing policies, like those put forth in H.R. 3, and their affect on innovation including Medicare negotiation, international reference pricing, PBM rebates and how the prescription medicine supply chain is setup. Advocated for PA congressional delegation members to sign-on to a letter regarding co-pay accumulator rules changes. Participated in a webinar and sent background information to the Pennsylvania congressional delegation on the life sciences community's response to COVID-19. Expressed concern over the Administration's efforts to enact "Buy American" policies that could disrupt the global supply chain utilized by biopharmaceutical and medical technology businesses.
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2020 · first_quarter · RR
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Keep legislators apprised of developments/news in the Commonwealth's life sciences ecosystem.
Share our concerns and support with PA congressional offices on implementation of Medicare Part D and B provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (e.g. negotiations in Part D, inflationary rebate penalty, out-of-pocket cap for seniors, and vaccine cost sharing). Urge legislators to support legislation that aligns breakthrough device designation at e FDA with a coverage pathway at CMS - HR 1691, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023.
Urge support funding increases for the National Institutes of Health
Support policies that strengthen IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act and express concern for policies, like the TRIPS Waiver, that waive patent protections for COVID diagnostics and therapeutics
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Supported efforts to maintain the strong intellectual property protections that exist in the United States and the importance of the Bayh-Dole Act in incentivizing the development of novel medicines and technologies. Expressed concerns on TRIPS Waiver provisions undermining IP protections.
Continued to advocate for robust NIH funding and funding for the Biomedical Advance Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to support public health and pandemic preparedness efforts. Supported efforts to locate ARPA-H in Pennsylvania.
Expressed support to PA congressional delegation for policies, like the HELP Copays Act, that would require health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by beneficiaries toward a plan's cost sharing requirements.
Continued to urge the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support robust NIH funding and locating ARPA-H in Pennsylvania to further invest in basic scientific research.
Thanked legislators for the reauthorization of the prescription drug user fee agreement, medical device user fee agreement and biosimilar user fee agreement.
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and the community's efforts to research and develop medicines and technologies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Expressed continued support to members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation on the Orphan Drug Tax Credit (ODTC)- noting how changes to ODTC could disrupt investment in research and development for rare disease medicines.
Supported efforts to maintain the strong intellectual property protections that exist in the United States and the importance of the Bayh-Dole Act in incentivizing the development of novel medicines and technologies. Expressed concerns on TRIPS Waiver provisions undermining IP protections.
Expressed support to PA congressional delegation for policies, like the HELP Copays Act, that would require health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by beneficiaries toward a plan's cost sharing requirements.
Continued to urge the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support robust NIH funding and discussed ideas, such as locating ARPA-H in Pennsylvania to further invest in basic scientific research.
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and the community's efforts to research and develop medicines and technologies.
Continued to advocate for robust NIH funding and funding for the Biomedical Advance Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to support public health and pandemic preparedness efforts. Expressed the critical need to ensure the SBIR/STTR programs are reauthorized prior to their September 30 expiration. Supported efforts to locate ARPA-H in Pennsylvania.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Expressed Life Sciences Pennsylvania's support for efficient reauthorization of the prescription drug user fee agreement, medical device user fee agreement and biosimilar user fee agreement.
Continued to advocate for robust NIH funding and funding for the Biomedical Advance Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to support public health and pandemic preparedness efforts. Expressed the critical need to ensure the SBIR/STTR programs are reauthorized prior to their September 30 expiration.
Expressed support to PA congressional delegation for policies, like the HELP Copays Act, that would require health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by beneficiaries toward a plan's cost sharing requirements.
Continued to urge the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support robust NIH funding and discussed ideas, such as ARPA-H to further invest in basic scientific research.
Supported efforts to maintain the strong intellectual property protections that exist in the United States and the importance of the Bayh-Dole Act in incentivizing the development of novel medicines and technologies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Continued to urge the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to support robust NIH funding and discussed ideas, such as ARPA-H to further invest in basic scientific research.
Continued to advocate for robust NIH funding and funding for the Biomedical Advance Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to support public health and pandemic preparedness efforts.
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and the community's efforts to research and develop medicines and technologies.
Expressed Life Sciences Pennsylvania's support for efficient reauthorization of the prescription drug user fee agreement, medical device user fee agreement and biosimilar user fee agreement. Encouraged Pennsylvania delegation members to participate in the Medical Technology caucus.
Expressed concern to members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation on changes to the Orphan Drug Tax Credit (ODTC) in the Build Back Better Act - noting how changes to ODTC could disrupt investment in research and development for rare disease medicines, and noted its overall importance to incentivizing the research and development of rare disease medicines.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Expressed concern to members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation on changes to the Orphan Drug Tax Credit (ODTC) in the Build Back Better Act - noting how changes to ODTC could disrupt investment in research and development for rare disease medicines.
Continued to advocated for DISARM and PASTEUR Acts to incentivize novel AMR medicines among PA congressional delegation members and the Department of Health and Human Services Expressed concern on government price settings in legislation, specifically provisions in the Build Back Better Act that would remove the non-interference clause in Medicare Parts D and B. Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients. Continued to ask members of the Pennsylvania delegation to sign on to legislation that would align the breakthrough designation of medical technologies with reimbursement by CMS - an issue important to our medical device and diagnostic members. Sent a public comment letter to CMS expressing our opposition to the withdrawal of the MCIT rule.
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and the community's efforts to research and develop medicines and technologies.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Continued to advocate for robust NIH funding and supplemental funding - such as the RISE Act - for NIH recipients to help offset the cost of lab closures due to COVID-19. Led meetings on this topic as part of the Rally for Medical Research.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for co-sponsorship of DISARM and PASTEUR Acts to incentivize novel AMR medicines among PA congressional delegation members and the Department of Health and Human Services Expressed concern on government price settings in legislation, such as H.R. 3 - in particular removing the non-interference clause in Medicare Part D and/or pegging medicine prices to those paid in foreign countries. Expressed support for proposals that limit out-of-pocket costs for patients. Wrote to CMS with the support of several medical device and diagnostic members in support of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary to several PA delegation members.
Sent a letter, with the support of academic research institutions in Pennsylvania, to the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation supporting robust NIH funding and supplemental funding - such as the RISE Act - in any forthcoming COVID-19 relief or appropriations package.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation, Department of Health and Human Services, and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and the community's efforts amid a pandemic.
Continued to advocate for robust NIH funding and supplemental funding for NIH recipients to help offset the cost of lab closures due to COVID-19. Facilitated communication between a member organization and PA delegation office to get clarification on a question RE: funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem and efforts amid a pandemic; and, invited the Pennsylvania delegation to attend our virtual Patient Summit. Supported a permanent reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher.
Continued to discuss options, such as tax credits, for life sciences companies negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for robust NIH funding and supplemental funding for NIH recipients to help offset the cost of lab closures due to COVID-19.
Spoke with members of the Pennsylvania delegation and hosted discussions with members of Life Sciences Pennsylvania to keep congressional representatives, and their staff, up to date on Pennsylvania's life sciences ecosystem amid a pandemic. Worked with other state life sciences associations to host a webinar for congressional staff on research and development amid a pandemic.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussed and drafted a letter, on behalf of our academic research institutions members, in support of robust NIH funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements
Inform and educate congressional offices on the importance of Pennsylvania's life sciences community to patients and the Commonwealth's economy. Strong IP/Patent protections - e.g. Stronger Patents Act, S.2082 Protecting Medicare Part D and Part B - e.g. HR19, Lower Costs, More Cures Act Increases in NIH funding Support legislation that improves public health - e.g. S1712 and HR4100, the DISARM Act Access to medical technologies - e.g. Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, HR5333 Protecting the safety of the drug supply chain Encourage collaborative relationships between the industry and the FDA, e.g. User Fee Agreements