Tackling health equity requires sustained, comprehensive, and collaborative interventions
Amgen Inc., an Advocate level sponsor of the 2023 BIO Patient & Health Advocacy Summit, provided their approval to share this previously published article …
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Rare blood cancer drug wins FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved TIBSOVO (ivosidenib) as a treatment for a rare blood cancer, the agency said in an …
Turning insights into action: building a U.S. health system that delivers for all women
Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet, Associate Vice President, Health Equity, Merck, has more than two decades of experience working across the public and private sectors to …
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A new class of medicines provides hope for patients at risk of dangerous blood clots
Blood clots are commonly missed. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), “fewer than 1 in 4 people have any recognition of blood …
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Patients are your best advocates – here’s how to support them
Patients’ stories are powerful—especially when it comes to advocacy, agreed panelists at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Patient and Health Advocacy Summit. An October …
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How COVID-19 is increasing incidence of another life-threatening condition
Sepsis is the third most common cause of disease-related death in the United States. Bacterial infections are the most common cause of sepsis. But …
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How to protect patient access to Medicaid
“We have 87 million patients in America who rely on Medicaid for either supplemental or primary coverage,” began Virginia McMillin of Jazz Pharmaceuticals during …
Why patient advocacy is ‘at the heart’ of the biotech sector’s work
“Patient advocacy is at heart of what BIO is working to accomplish within this community to extend the lives of patients,” said Rachel King, …
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Inflation Reduction Act: Unintended consequences for rare disease, orphan drugs
“The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was one of President Biden’s signature achievements and will help many Americans,” began Christina Hochul of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., …
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What we’re watching at the 2023 Patient & Health Advocacy Summit
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Patient and Health Advocacy Summit is kicking off in Washington, D.C. Now in its 12th year, the event brings …
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