Study: PBMs Causing Californians to Overpay for Prescriptions
According to Kaiser Health News, patients overpay for prescriptions 23% of the time. Check out CLSA’s infographic calling for more accountability of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).
Life Sciences Score Several Wins in State Budget
The California Legislature voted to approve a budget deal on June 14 between Democratic legislators and Governor Jerry Brown, which will be his last budget as governor. The budget was passed hours prior to the June 15 at midnight deadline, includes several significant wins for the life sciences sector.
CLSA Applauds Re-Introduction of Legislation to Increase Patient Access to Medical Technologies
CLSA is proud to endorse the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act (H.R. 5997), bipartisan legislation that bridges Medicare patient access gaps and modernizes policies to allow coverage of medical technologies approved through FDA’s expedited review process.
San Francisco Elects London Breed as New Mayor
CLSA looks forward to working with Mayor-elect London Breed and her Administration to advance thoughtful policies that will grow and ensure the vibrancy of San Francisco’s treasured life sciences ecosystem.
California Life Sciences Association Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor of San Francisco London Breed
CLSA is proud that hundreds of our innovative member companies call the Bay Area home, and we look forward to working with Mayor-elect London Breed and her Administration to advance thoughtful policies that will grow and ensure the vibrancy of San Francisco’s treasured life sciences ecosystem.
California Life Sciences Association Applauds State Budget that Invests $30 Million in Precision Medicine
2018 – 2019 state budget includes $30 million for Precision Medicine Research
CLSA in the San Diego Union-Tribune: From cancer to genetic diseases, San Diego’s march of drugs progresses
CLSA Pres & CEO Sara Radcliffe was recently featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune commenting on the entrepreneurial spirit and growth of San Diego’s biomedical sector, which is focused advancing new treatments for patients in need.
2018 Key Local Primary Election Results for the Bay Area, San Jose and San Diego
As results from yesterday’s California Primary Elections continue trickling in, CLSA’s local government relations team would like to share a brief update on some local electoral results of note for the Bay Area, San Jose and San Diego.
CLSA Expresses Strong Support for Legislation Increasing Patient Access to Medical Technologies
Newly introduced legislation bridges Medicare patient access gaps and modernizes policies to allow coverage of medical technologies approved through FDA’s expedited review process
2018 California Congressional Primary Election Update
As results from yesterday’s California Primary Elections continue trickling in, the CLSA federal government relations team would like to share a brief update on some anticipated changes in the makeup of our California delegation for the 117th Congress, and offer additional details on several key California congressional races you may be interested in.