article thumbnail

Health professionals speak out against the new nuclear arms race

Common Sense Family Doctor

At last month’s World Health Assembly, the World Health Organization (WHO) overwhelmingly passed a resolution to update Cold War era reports on the health and environmental effects of nuclear weapons and war by 2029. The United States was absent, having withdrawn from the WHO in January.)

article thumbnail

The Sun Has Started to Set on the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program – But It Can Still be Saved

FDA Law Blog

Earlier in the week, it was reported that there was a bipartisan agreement on a bill that would have funded the government and extended the first sunset date for the rare pediatric disease priority review voucher program for nearly 5 years, until September 30, 2029.

IT 59
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A Temporary Extension for the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher with a Longer-Term Extension in Sight?

FDA Law Blog

This bill would extend the designation deadline until September 30, 2029, a five-year extension (and would require yet another GAO report). Tobolowsky — The Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program has had a bit of a tumultuous history in its 12 short years of existence. 3433 , the Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024.

article thumbnail

CMS Finalizes Guidance on Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program

FDA Law Blog

As part of this change, the Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP), a program that has existed since 2011, will sunset on December 31, 2024, and be replaced by the Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program (the “Discount Program”). CMS will send the final manufacturer invoice for discount liabilities accrued by then on April 30, 2028.

article thumbnail

Landmark Drug Pricing Bill Set to Become Law; HP&M Releases Summary Slide Deck

FDA Law Blog

The number will begin in 2026 with 10 drug covered under Medicare Part D and will increase annually to 20 Part B and 20 Part D drugs by 2029 and thereafter, with the selected drugs accumulating from year to year.