Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Biopharma industry challenges Biosecure Act BioCentury reports that the biopharma industry is actively lobbying for changes to the Biosecure Act aiming to modify legislative measures that could impact U.S. ... READ MORE >
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Robust jobs growth continues in health care
Despite recent headlines highlighting cybersecurity challenges and the departure of major retailers from specific health care segments, the industry continues to demonstrate robust jobs growth. Health care jobs gains remain strong, according to the U.S. monthly report on April numbers, with a three-month ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of April 29, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. FDA releases final rule on laboratory developed tests On April 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule regarding regulation of laboratory developed tests, following a proposed rule in ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of April 22, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Orphan drug market to reach $270 billion by 2028 despite decreasing growth rates According to data from Evaluate, the orphan drug market is projected to expand to $270 billion by 2028. This sector, while ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of April 15, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. EU launches probe into China's medical device market practices According to Reuters, the European Union is set to begin an investigation into China's medical device procurement practices, concerned that ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of April 8, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Women-led health tech ventures in Africa experience 2,000% funding growth Funding for women-led health tech ventures in Africa increased from 1% of total funding in 2022 to 31% in 2023, with the amount rising ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of April 1, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Navigating the future of biopharma collaborations amid U.S.-China tensions Per BioSpace, political and legislative changes are creating uncertainty for Chinese and U.S. biopharma collaborations, particularly ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of March 25, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. FDA issues warnings on plastic syringes from China According to MedTech Dive, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued three warning letters as part of its investigation into plastic syringes made in ... READ MORE >
Health care’s challenge: Navigating the impact of a cyberattack rocking the industry
Some providers and physician groups are facing an existential cash flow crisis as the problems pile up due to the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, one of the world’s largest health care clearinghouses for medical claims transactions. Outcomes of this event could disrupt health care transactions ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of March 18, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Revolutionizing surgery: Nvidia and Johnson & Johnson's AI collaboration Per CNBC, Nvidia and Johnson & Johnson are collaborating to develop new artificial intelligence applications for surgery, ... READ MORE >