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FDA to Phase Out Animal Testing for Monoclonal Antibodies and other Drugs

Big Molecule Watch

On April 10, 2025, the U.S. The FDA, working with other federal agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Toxicity Program, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, will host a public workshop later this year to gather feedback and discuss a roadmap for implementation.

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NHC Responds to NIH Artificial Intelligence Strategy RFI

Putting Patients First Blog

15 To this end, the NIH should invest in the development of shared testbeds—jointly operated with agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—to enable controlled evaluation of clinical AI tools across a variety of settings and use cases.

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39 recent hospital, health system executive moves

Beckers Hospital Review

Don Kline , COO of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, shared plans to retire at the end of 2025 after serving 30 years in healthcare. Shereef Elnahal , MD, former undersecretary for health at the Department of Veterans Affairs and former CEO of University Hospital in Newark, N.J., June 7-13 1. plans to retire Dec.

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

Putting Patients First Blog

AOMs are already covered under various other insurance programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, Medicaid, the Department of Veterans Affairs, TRICARE, commercial insurance plans, and state employee health plans. Accessed January 2, 2025. ” Accessed January 9, 2025. 42 Maria T.

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Legislative Update: Congress Extends Funding for Patient Programs

Putting Patients First Blog

The CR extends the period of funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and Treasury Department to implement the No Surprises Act through September 30, 2025. This bill now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.