The Medicaid Managed Care Rule (Final Rule) finalizes several new and updated standards to support and improve managed care accessibility, finance, and quality in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Recently released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the revised standards represent a significant step in aligning the Medicaid and
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Think of the kids: New restrictions on food and drink advertising to children
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President Biden declares monkeypox a public health emergency
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A Solemn Milestone
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COVID-19 Update: Federal Mask Mandate Struck Down by Florida Court
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Lundbeck v Sandoz – High Court decision
1. Introduction
The High Court has delivered the latest instalment in Lundbeck and Sandoz’s lengthy saga concerning escitalopram. The particular circumstances giving rise to this dispute are unique, however, the High Court’s approach to interpreting a patent licence granted by Lundbeck to Sandoz should be considered when preparing patent licences.
The High Court’s decision may
Australia – TGA updates the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code
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