The Japanese pharmaceutical industry, a vital component of global innovation, faces a talent gap that resonates across multinational corporations. While Japan possesses a wealth of highly skilled professionals, a notable communication disparity impedes recruitment and career advancement, particularly in global…
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CMS Decision De-Facto Denial of All Medicare Patient Access to Aduhelm: Biogen
Biogen issued a statement on April 7 lashing out at US authorities’ decision finalized on the day to limit Medicare coverage for its Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm (aducanumab) to patients participating in certain clinical trials. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
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