New CMS guidance a “missed opportunity” for future medical innovation, patients

June 30, 2023 | Source BIO.org The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released its guidance for the Drug Price Negotiation Program (Negotiation Program) under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). John Murphy, BIO’s Chief Policy Officer, made the following statement:  “As we have stated in the past, the Medicare price setting…

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Vital Transformations Study Regarding White House Drug Pricing and SMART Act Released

The Vital Transformations study was released this week, and it estimates that there would be more than 235 fewer FDA approvals of new medicines for patients battling cancer, neurological, and rare and infectious diseases over the next decade as well as 15,714 lost jobs for Georgia workers if proposals to expand federal government-mandated drug pricing policies are…

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A Patients Perspective of Clinical Trial Benefits

Dorothy Leone-Glasser, RN, HHC, CEO Advocates for Responsible Care, Chair Ga Bio Patient Advocacy Alliance Clinical trials are essential for the development of new treatments for chronic illness patients. Every new medicine and treatment started with volunteers participating in clinical trials. Our current high standards of medical care and newly discovered therapies have improved the…

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The Value of Support Groups

Dorothy Leone-Glasser, RN, HHC, CEO Advocates for Responsible Care, Chair Georgia Bio Patient Advocacy Alliance When I was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus at 19 years, I discovered a major void in the treatment of chronic illness –support counseling to help patients understand and cope with the challenges of their disease. To bridge this gap…

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Michelle Kimberly Clark’s Story

Michelle Kimberly Clark Breast Cancer Survivor, Clinical Trials Patient Participant In May of 2013, while exercising Michelle felt a small mass on her left breast. In 2015, she met Andre (her husband), starting her life as a young, vibrant, African American woman. They moved to Atlanta and as Michelle states, she was “on her way to…

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Kelly Barta’s Story

Kelly BartaCoalition of Skin Diseases, President After experiencing a prolonged and severe health crisis due to long-term use of topical steroids for eczema, Kelly became a passionate voice for those who were suffering. She was determined to bring change to the way eczema was understood and treated. Her advocacy efforts have led her to serve…

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Christopher Reed’s Story

J. Christopher Reed Lupus Foundation of America-Georgia Support Group Facilitator, Advocacy Chair Christopher was diagnosed with lupus in 1990 at the age of 16. Lupus attacked his heart, lungs, kidneys, digestive system, veins, and nervous system. Christopher’s lupus journey began with chronic headaches and frequent muscle spasms then progressed to frequent fevers, arthritis, and tremendous…

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Barbara Fleeman’s Story

Barbara Fleeman WomenHeart Champion; Support Group Facilitator Barbara grew up in Atlanta and moved back 6 years ago after spending 40 years building a successful career in entertainment consumer marketing/promotion.  She was always very active in her personal and professional life.  In 2013 she was diagnosed with severe pericarditis.  Over the following 18 months. She…

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