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2020
COVID-19 Daily Update: May 26, 2020
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Senate Will Establish ‘Review & Recovery’ Committee to Investigate COVID Related Crises
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Bipartisan House Leaders Demand COVID Vaccine Plan
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Murphy Administration Proposes Significant Budget Cuts as Part of Revised Fiscal Plan to Weather COVID-19 Crisis
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New Jersey Launches PPE Supplier Registry to Facilitate Access to COVID-19 Protective Gear
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$68.8 Million in Emergency Assistance to New Jersey Colleges to be Available Through Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund
COVID-19 Daily Update: May 11, 2020
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Governor Murphy Names Restart and Recovery Advisory Council
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CMS Unveils 2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
COVID-19 Daily Update: May 6, 2020
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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey
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Dancer, Benson Introduce Legislation to Establish Rare Disease Advisory Council
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Rep. Sherrill Launches Survey to Gather Data on Small Business Programs
COVID-19 Daily Update: May 4, 2020
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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Recognize New Fiscal Realities Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Governor Murphy, Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Wolf, Governor Carney, Governor Raimondo & Governor Baker Announce Joint Multi-State Agreement to Develop Regional Supply Chain for PPE and Medical Equipment
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Governor Murphy Announces That Schools Will Remain Closed Through the End of the Academic Year
COVID-19 Daily Update: May 1, 2020
- Murphy Administration Deploys Essential Equipment to Help Meet Need for N95 Respirators
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Trump Administration Issues Second Round of Sweeping Changes to Support U.S. Health Care System During COVID-19 Pandemic
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CMS Announces Independent Commission to Address Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes
Public Policy Update: April 29, 2020
COVID-19 Daily Update: April 21, 2020
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Governor Murphy, Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Wolf, Governor Carney, Governor Raimondo and Governor Baker Announce Appointees to Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy
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Governor Murphy Announces Partnerships with Airlines to Provide Free Flights to New Jersey for Health Care Volunteers
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E&C Committee Leaders Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Acquire and Distribute COVID-19 Medical Supplies
COVID-19 Daily Update: April 17, 2020
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President Trump Announces Guidelines for Reopening America
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Governor Murphy and Attorney General Grewal Announce First-in-the-Nation Program to Enlist Foreign-Licensed Physicians in Physicians in Fight Against COVID-19
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ASSEMBLY, No. 3903 Allows Remote Notarial Acts During Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency
COVID-19 Daily Update: April 13, 2020
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New Jersey Legislature Holds Virtual Voting Session
- Members of NJ Delegation Amongst 181 Members of Congress Urging Care Continuity During Pandemic
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Governor Murphy, Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Wolf, Governor Carney, Governor Raimondo, Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy
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Governor Murphy Announces Acquisition of 15 Abbott ID NOW Instruments from the Federal Government to Expand Access to COVID-19 Testing in New Jersey
COVID-19 Public Policy Update: April 9, 2020
- Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Insurance Premium Grace Periods
- Chairman Pallone Urges Administration to Coordination COVID-19 Response Supplies
- CMS Issues New Wave of Infection Control Guidance Based on CDC Guidelines to Protect Patients and Health Care Workers from COVID-19
COVID-19 Public Policy Update: April 8, 2020
- Three Executive Orders issued today
- The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development has established a site to match companies needing workers with folks needing work. Click here for COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal.
COVID-19 Daily Update: April 7, 2020
- Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey
- Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Strengthen COVID-19 Response Efforts by Allowing Certain Retirees to Return to Public Employment
- New FDA Program to Accelerate Coronavirus Treatments
- U.S. House Speaker Pelosi Creates Bipartisan Coronavirus Committee
- Senate Budget Chairman Sarlo Announces Delay in 2021 Budget Hearings
- Governor Murphy Announces Blood Donation Drives Are Critical to State’s Health Care Needs and Can Continue Operations
- Governor Murphy Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Indefinitely in Honor of Those Who Have Lost Their Lives or Have Been Affected by COVID-19
Statement by BioNJ President and CEO on SEC Regulatory Changes Providing Small Biotech Companies Relief from Burdensome Requirements
Senate Approves $8.3 Billion Emergency Coronavirus Package
March 4 Issue
- Rare Disease Day in Trenton Recap
- Governor Murphy Unveils Budget
- N.J.’s Innovation Evergreen Fund: Attracting Investments Today for Tomorrow’s Cures
- Coronavirus Concerns Reach Capitol Hill
February 19 Issue
- Senate President Sweeney Addresses BioNJ Annual Dinner Meeting and Innovation Celebration
- Senate Special Committee Releases Incentives Report
- Federal Budget Proposal Unveiled
January 22 Issue
- Out-of-Pocket Legislation Signed into Law
- Murphy Delivers State of the State
- Lame Duck Session Concludes, Legislature Reorganizes
- Governor Murphy: Opioid Deaths Decline
- Task Force Releases Incentives Report
- Smith Named to Lead Innovation Center
2019
Alert: Dr. Stephen Hahn Confirmed as FDA Commissioner
Alert: House Passes H.R. 3
December 11 Issue
- Drug Pricing Update: Awaiting House Vote, CBO Analysis Expected, CEA Estimate Unveiled
- Trump Administration Releases Transparency Proposal
- National Health Expenditure Data: Drug Prices Decline
- Lame Duck Update
- Assemblyman Benson Addresses BioNJ, Caregivers of NJ Event
November 12 Issue
- Drug Pricing Update: House Vote Delayed Again
- BioNJ Submits Comments on IRS Section 382 Proposal
- Trump Nominates Stephen Hahn to Lead FDA
- Election Update
October 30 Issue
- Drug Pricing Update
- BioNJ Submits Comments on Bioeconomy RFI
- Assemblymen Schaer and Calabrese Visit BioNJ Member Cancer Genetics
- Treasury Releases $114 Million of Held Funding
October 24 – Alert
- HR 3 — We Need Your Help — Take Action Today
October 17 Issue
- Drug Pricing Update
- President Trump Unveils Medicare Executive Order
- Governor Murphy Holds Economic Development Roundtable
- NJ First Lady Murphy, NJEDA Host Golden Seeds Session
- NJCSIT Announces Return of SBIR/STTR Assistance
October 2 Issue
- Speaker Pelosi Unveils Drug Pricing Proposal, Committee Consideration Begins
- Ways and Means Releases International Drug Pricing Report
- Senate Committee Analyzing Incentives Continues Work
September 19 – Alert
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Speaker Pelosi Releases Drug Pricing Plan
September 18 Issue
- NJ Senate Meets, Senate Committee Continues Incentive Hearings
- Congresswoman Mikie Sherill Visits Modern Meadow
- Congress Returns, Drug Pricing Discussion Continues
- White House Office Seeks Input on “Bioeconomy”
September 5 Issue
- Tax Incentive Extension Vetoed, Discussion Ongoing
- Gag Clause, Claw Back Bill Signed into Law
- Florida Submits Reimportation Proposal
August 21 Issue
- Governor Murphy Signed Innovation District Legislation
- Importation Pathways Unveiled
- CMS Finalizes CAR-T Coverage
- GAO Report: Rebates Mostly Passed to Plans
August 7 Issue
- BioNJ Unveils Value of Medical Innovation Primer
- Senate Select Committee Holds First Hearing
- Finance Committee Considers Drug Pricing Legislation
- President, Congressional Leadership Cut Budget Deal, Head Home for August District Work Period
July 10 Issue
- Governor Murphy Approves State Health Exchange
- Judge Blocks HHS DTC Rule
- CMS Approves Louisiana State Plan Amendment
July 1 – Alert
June 27 – Alert
June 26 Issue
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Washington Supplemental Rebate Amendment Approved
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President Trump Releases Transparency Executive Order
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Congress Continues Health Costs Discussion
June 12 Issue
May 29 Issue
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HELP Committee Unveils Cost Containment Draft
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Trump Administration Scales Back on Part D Step Therapy Proposal
May 15 Issue
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Trump Administration Finalizes DTC Rule
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FDA Finalizes Guidance on Interchangeable Biologics
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Final Prescriber Ban Amendments Unveiled
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Congress Continues Drug Pricing Efforts
May 6, 2019
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CBO Analysis: Medicare for All Would Increase Costs “Substantially”
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CMS Invites States to Develop Innovative Care Models for Dual Eligibles
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Trustees Release Medicare Trust Fund Reports
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Governor Murphy Announces Grant Opportunity
April 17, 2019
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New Jersey Human Services Removes MAT Prior Authorization
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Legislative Budget Hearings Continue
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PBMs Under Senate Finance Microscope
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E&C Consider, Pass Health Care Proposals
April 3, 2019
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Governor Murphy Announces Transition to State Marketplace
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Governor Murphy Announces Higher Education Plan, BioNJ’s Hart Named to Task Force
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Trump Administration Backs Full ACA Repeal in Brief
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BioNJ Comments on Safe Harbor Proposed Regulation
March 26, 2019
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Gov. Murphy Announces Higher Ed Plan; Hart Named Working Group Co-chair
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Governor Murphy Speaks on Opportunity Zones
March 20, 2019
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State Budget Hearings Scheduled
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Safe Harbor Comments Due April 8
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PBM Hearing Scheduled for April 3
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President Trump Unveils FY20 Budget Proposal
March 6, 2019
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Joint Committee Continues Incentive Hearings
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CMS Actuary Release Health Expenditure Projections
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Senate Finance Continues Industry Investigation
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New Jersey Governor Murphy Delivers Budget Address
February 20, 2019
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New Jersey Medicaid Program Creates Innovation Office
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The Most Important New Woman in Congress Is Not Who You Think