3 Questions Attys Have About Direct-To-Patient Drug Sales
The Trump administration's interest in cutting drug prices includes a push for direct-to-consumer sales and "most favored nation" pricing. Law360 Healthcare Authority looks at some of the questions legal experts are asking.
New Rulings Bolster Plaintiffs In Ill. Genetic Privacy Suits
A recent ruling by a Chicago federal judge adds to mounting wins for plaintiffs suing employers under an Illinois genetic privacy law.
Illumina Cybersecurity Case A 'Warning' To Medical Industry
Two years ago, an executive accused her biotech employer of ignoring dangerous gaps in cybersecurity systems. A first-of-its-kind $9.8 million settlement in the case showcases the government's increased willingness to use the False Claims Act to police security problems.
3 Questions Attys Have About Direct-To-Patient Drug Sales
The Trump administration's interest in cutting drug prices includes a push for direct-to-consumer sales and "most favored nation" pricing. Law360 Healthcare Authority looks at some of the questions legal experts are asking.
New Rulings Bolster Plaintiffs In Ill. Genetic Privacy Suits
A recent ruling by a Chicago federal judge adds to mounting wins for plaintiffs suing employers under an Illinois genetic privacy law.
Illumina Cybersecurity Case A 'Warning' To Medical Industry
Two years ago, an executive accused her biotech employer of ignoring dangerous gaps in cybersecurity systems. A first-of-its-kind $9.8 million settlement in the case showcases the government's increased willingness to use the False Claims Act to police security problems.
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