Skip to Main ContentadvertisementadvertisementSTAT’s coverage of chronic health issues is supported by a grant from . Our  are not involved in any decisions about our journalism.FDAsubstance abuseExciting news! STAT has moved its comment section to our subscriber-only app, STAT+ Connect.Subscribe to STAT+ today to join the conversation or join us on Twitter,Facebook, LinkedIn,and Threads. Let's stay connected!To submit a correction request, please visit our Contact Us page.Moderna’s plan to make a single vaccine for Covid,…Moderna’s plan to make a single vaccine for Covid,...…Skip to Main ContentadvertisementadvertisementSTAT’s coverage of chronic health issues is supported by a grant from . Our  are not involved in any decisions about our journalism.FDAsubstance abuseExciting news! STAT has moved its comment section to our subscriber-only app, STAT+ Connect.Subscribe to STAT+ today to join the conversation or join us on Twitter,Facebook, LinkedIn,and Threads. Let's stay connected!To submit a correction request, please visit our Contact Us page.Moderna’s plan to make a single vaccine for Covid,…Moderna’s plan to make a single vaccine for Covid,...WW…

In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — The Trump administration unveiled four executive orders on Friday aimed at bringing down pharmaceutical prices, a last-ditch effort by the White House to cut drug costs before the November election.It remains unclear whether the Trump administration is capable of finalizing many of the actions by Election Day — and whether it intends to do so.Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!Comments are closed.advertisementYou've been...…In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — The Trump administration unveiled four executive orders on Friday aimed at bringing down pharmaceutical prices, a last-ditch effort by the White House to cut drug costs before the November election.It remains unclear whether the Trump administration is capable of finalizing many of the actions by Election Day — and whether it intends to do so.Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!Comments are closed.advertisementYou've been...WW…

ASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday told governors that they could begin to ease stay-at-home orders, allow business to open, and begin the process of restarting economies brought to a standstill as local governments race to slow the spread of Covid-19.The guidelines would apply only to states where coronavirus cases have been on a downward trajectory for  14 days, and where health providers have the capacity to treat all coronavirus patients, said Deborah Birx, the physician and diplomat who has helped to coordinate the Trump administration’s coronavirus response.“A national...…ASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday told governors that they could begin to ease stay-at-home orders, allow business to open, and begin the process of restarting economies brought to a standstill as local governments race to slow the spread of Covid-19.The guidelines would apply only to states where coronavirus cases have been on a downward trajectory for  14 days, and where health providers have the capacity to treat all coronavirus patients, said Deborah Birx, the physician and diplomat who has helped to coordinate the Trump administration’s coronavirus response.“A national...WW…

ASHINGTON — People who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can now spend time together indoors and unmasked, according to new Biden administration guidance.Fully immunized Americans can also visit with low-risk individuals from other households even if they haven’t yet received a vaccine. And if vaccinated individuals are exposed to Covid-19, there’s no need to either quarantine or get tested for the disease, according to released Monday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“We know that people want to get vaccinated so they can get back to doing the things they enjoy...…ASHINGTON — People who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can now spend time together indoors and unmasked, according to new Biden administration guidance.Fully immunized Americans can also visit with low-risk individuals from other households even if they haven’t yet received a vaccine. And if vaccinated individuals are exposed to Covid-19, there’s no need to either quarantine or get tested for the disease, according to released Monday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“We know that people want to get vaccinated so they can get back to doing the things they enjoy...WW…

In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order preventing one of President Trump’s signature drug pricing policies from taking effect.The policy, which would have capped Medicare reimbursements for certain drugs to the prices paid in other developed countries, was set to take effect on Jan. 1.Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!Comments are closed.advertisementYou've been selected! Subscribe to STAT+...…In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order preventing one of President Trump’s signature drug pricing policies from taking effect.The policy, which would have capped Medicare reimbursements for certain drugs to the prices paid in other developed countries, was set to take effect on Jan. 1.Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!Comments are closed.advertisementYou've been selected! Subscribe to STAT+...WW…

In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — President Trump’s reelection campaign is appealing to swing voters by attacking “Big Pharma” in a new digital advertising blitz.In Facebook and Instagram ads launched on Sunday, Trump touts a plan to lower prescription drug prices and casts his Democratic opponent, former vice president Joe Biden, as the drug industry’s preferred candidate in November’s election.Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!Comments are...…In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — President Trump’s reelection campaign is appealing to swing voters by attacking “Big Pharma” in a new digital advertising blitz.In Facebook and Instagram ads launched on Sunday, Trump touts a plan to lower prescription drug prices and casts his Democratic opponent, former vice president Joe Biden, as the drug industry’s preferred candidate in November’s election.Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!Comments are...WW…

ASHINGTON — Health secretary Alex Azar on Monday publicly blasted the World Health Organization, telling its director-general that the agency’s “failure” to adequately warn the broader world about the forthcoming Covid-19 pandemic “cost many lives.”In a prepared video delivered to the World Health Assembly, the WHO’s governing body, Azar said the U.S. government would support a full review of the organization’s Covid-19 response, calling the status quo “intolerable.”“We must be frank about one of the primary reasons this outbreak spun out of control,” Azar said. “There was a failure by this...…ASHINGTON — Health secretary Alex Azar on Monday publicly blasted the World Health Organization, telling its director-general that the agency’s “failure” to adequately warn the broader world about the forthcoming Covid-19 pandemic “cost many lives.”In a prepared video delivered to the World Health Assembly, the WHO’s governing body, Azar said the U.S. government would support a full review of the organization’s Covid-19 response, calling the status quo “intolerable.”“We must be frank about one of the primary reasons this outbreak spun out of control,” Azar said. “There was a failure by this...WW…

ASHINGTON — Amid Michigan’s worst-in-the-nation coronavirus surge, scientists and public health officials are urging the Biden administration to flood the state with additional vaccine doses.advertisementadvertisement;Comments are closed.advertisementYou've been selected! Subscribe to STAT+ for less than $2 per daySubscribe to STAT+ for less than $2 per dayUnlimited access to the health care news and insights you need…ASHINGTON — Amid Michigan’s worst-in-the-nation coronavirus surge, scientists and public health officials are urging the Biden administration to flood the state with additional vaccine doses.advertisementadvertisement;Comments are closed.advertisementYou've been selected! Subscribe to STAT+ for less than $2 per daySubscribe to STAT+ for less than $2 per dayUnlimited access to the health care news and insights you needWW…

In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it would move forward with a dramatic deregulation of addiction medicine first proposed by the Trump administration in January.The change would allow almost any prescriber to treat patients using the drug buprenorphine, the most effective medication for opioid addiction. Currently, doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners must undergo a separate training and apply for a waiver before they’re allowed to...…In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it would move forward with a dramatic deregulation of addiction medicine first proposed by the Trump administration in January.The change would allow almost any prescriber to treat patients using the drug buprenorphine, the most effective medication for opioid addiction. Currently, doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners must undergo a separate training and apply for a waiver before they’re allowed to...WW…

In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — A top Senate Republican is holding up the confirmation of President Biden’s nominee to lead Medicare and Medicaid, he told STAT.In a brief interview, Sen. John Cornyn (Texas) said he had placed a hold on the confirmation of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the pending administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, using a phrase that refers to a senators’ ability to temporarily block a nomination from advancing to a vote. His opposition, he said, stems...…In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesASHINGTON — A top Senate Republican is holding up the confirmation of President Biden’s nominee to lead Medicare and Medicaid, he told STAT.In a brief interview, Sen. John Cornyn (Texas) said he had placed a hold on the confirmation of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the pending administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, using a phrase that refers to a senators’ ability to temporarily block a nomination from advancing to a vote. His opposition, he said, stems...WW…