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CMS defends proposal to nix MCIT pathway, medtechs hold out hope

Among the top issues generating buzz at this week’s AdvaMed conference was the decision by CMS earlier this month to propose killing off the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology pathway for breakthrough devices due to clinical evidence concerns. AdvaMed has protested the proposed CMS repeal, remains disappointed but contends there is still hope for a potential compromise. At… Read More »

Bluebird CEO defends $1.8 million gene therapy price — ‘It’s really thinking about it differently’

Bluebird Bio CEO Nick Leschly on Friday defended the biotech company’s $ 1.8 million price tag for its new gene therapy to treat a rare genetic blood disorder. Bluebird’s therapy, Zynteglo, was approved in Europe earlier this month for patients with beta thalassemia who require regular blood transfusions to manage their disease and have no… Read More »