Industry ponders reimbursement crisis

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Biotechnology executives attending workshops at the Biotechnology Industry Organization's discussed on the potential impact of future healthcare reimbursement strategies on the profitability of biotechnology products. Industry observers are concerned that reforms of the US healthcare reimbursement system could have damaging repercussions for biopharmaceutical manufacturers by eliminating potential markets.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Management dynamics, Services information, Drugs, HEALTH SERVICES, Health Care Services, Medical & Health Services, Management, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Services, Medical care, Company business management, Medical care (Private)

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McClellan moves on, sets sights on drug reimbursement

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The appointment of Mark McClellan as the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is responsible for providing healthcare facilities for the poor, disabled and patients above the age of sixty-five has been confirmed by the United States (US) senate. Revamping the CMS and the issues related to drug reimbursement will act as the major challenges for Mark McClellan.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, McClellan, Mark

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New rules for US drug reimbursement

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Two proposed rules for drug reimbursement are released by the US centers for Medicare and Medicaid services. Biotech companies are concerned for the 'part B' drugs, the bulk of which are injectable biologics and cancer therapeutics.

Medicaid, Powers and duties

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