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Early voting results will be reported later than normal
As a result of recent changes in state law, in-person early voting results will be reported later than usual on election night for the 2024 primary. This, in turn, may cause Election Day results to be reported later as well. Previously, county boards of elections could tabulate early voting results before the close of polls, then report those results almost immediately at 7:30 p.m. on election night.
Digital Health is Changing the Trajectory of Rare Disease
There are more than 6,000 rare diseases, according to EURORDIS, the leading European rare disease organization. Of those, 80% are of a genetic origin, with many chronic and life-threatening. Worse, less than 10% of those suffering from such diseases receive treatment. In any definition of unmet need, this population would be included. The good news is that the situation is changing for the better—thanks to life-saving innovation by pharma/biotech, and by the rapid rise of digital health.
340B Cuts Could Impact Access to Specialty Drugs
For more than 25 years, the 340B Drug Pricing Program1 has helped safety-net facilities serving vulnerable or uninsured patients gain access to prescription medicines. Created by Congress under Section 602 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 and enacted as Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, this program covers clinics, not-for-profit hospitals, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), which typically serve underserved rural areas or inner cities.
The Impact Colorado’s New Prescription Drug Law Will Have on Marketers
The General Assembly of the State of Colorado recently enacted a statute aimed at providing prescribers with greater awareness of branded and generic prescription drug costs, leaving pharma markets to evaluate how this will impact their products. This new guidance, which went into effect in early August, is primarily driven by recent increases in prescription drug costs and the growing urgency for price controls.
President Obama: “Historic hurricane” on the way
President Barack Obama said Friday that all indications point to Irene being a “historic hurricane.” His complete statement is below: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I want to say a few words about Hurricane Irene, urge Americans to take it seriously, and provide an overview of our ongoing federal preparations for what’s likely to be an extremely dangerous and costly storm.
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