Health Care Reform

The BIOSECURE Act seeks to sever ties with some Chinese biotech players, however, these firms are heavily embedded in the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, which is already struggling with widespread drug shortages.

Boehringer Ingelheim, one of 10 companies sent a warning letter by the FTC disputing the accuracy of patent listings in the FDA's Orange Book, was hit with an class action lawsuit, alleging that the company is using expired patents.

Employers must act upon this price information to redesign their health plans to better align hospital prices with the value of care provided, since price transparency alone will not lead to changes, according to a new RAND report.

GLP-1s used to treat obesity can be an effective weight loss support tool, but they don't work for everyone.

Many health care companies rely on third parties to provide essential digital tools – telehealth platforms, secured file transfer solutions and advertising tools – and these services are prime targets for cyberattacks.

The FTC has issued a revised Health Breach Notification Rule, aimed at protecting consumer medical information on digital health and wellness apps, such as GoodRx and Cerebral, by requiring them to notify consumers of a breach.