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BINSA Puts Michigan at the Center of a High-stakes Biotech Security Debate
Posted In: Federal Advocacy, Industry Event,
Date posted Aug 10

Protecting the United States from genuine biotechnology threats is essential. But treating medicines like microchips could unintentionally weaken...

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CMS Proposes Rapid Pathway for Breakthrough Devices
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Aug 10

The new pathway would align FDA and CMS evidence expectations earlier, potentially accelerating Medicare coverage.

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Drug APIs Exempt from New Tariffs; No Exemptions for Medical Devices
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Aug 10

The latest round of U.S. tariffs provides important relief for pharmaceutical manufacturers but leaves much of the medical technology sector...

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Stakeholders Generally Back Draft MDUFA VI Letter Despite Concerns
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Aug 10

Medical technology organizations and regulatory experts are broadly supporting the proposed Medical Device User Fee Amendments VI agreement, while...

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MichBio Invites Gubernatorial Candidates to Share their Vision for Michigan's Life Sciences Future
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Aug 10

With the 2026 gubernatorial election approaching, MichBio has invited all major-party candidates for Governor to participate in its 2026 Michigan...

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Michigan's FY27 Budget Retreats From Innovation - The Biosciences Industry Will Feel The Impact
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 10

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Patient Advocates Call For Science-Led Transition on Animal Research Alternatives
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 10

As federal agencies accelerate efforts to expand the use of non-animal research methods, a growing coalition of patient advocacy organizations...

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MichBio Joins National Coalition Opposing New Tariffs on Medical Devices
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 10

MichBio has joined the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) and 13 other state life sciences organizations in urging the U.S. Trade...

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MichBio Supports Federal Legislation To Advance America's Biobased Economy
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 10

MichBio has joined the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) and dozens of national organizations in signing a coalition letter supporting H.R....

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MichBio Joins National Effort Urging OMB To Revise Federal Research Funding Proposal
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 10

Earlier this month, BioLink highlighted the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed revisions to its Guidance for Federal Financial...

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MichBio, BIO Urge Governor Whitmer To Veto Medicaid Drug Access Provision
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 10

MichBio and its national affiliate, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), submitted a letter calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to...

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New NIH Office to Advance Alternatives to Animal Testing
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Jun 25

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a new office dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of human-based...

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