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COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Infringement? The Battle Between Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Continues

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Last month, the patent battle between COVID-19 mRNA vaccine manufacturers continued with BioNTech/Pfizer filing a strong defense and counter-claim to Moderna’s allegations of patent infringement. Interestingly, as of January 12, 2023, Moderna has listed 10 patents covering Spikevax (its mRNA vaccine) on its website.

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Using Legal Preparedness to Minimize Liability Barriers to Accessing Pandemic Vaccine and Medical Countermeasures

Bill of Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this legal challenge and highlighted the need to treat liability as a key legal preparedness issue. The demand for liability protections reemerged in 2009 during H1N1, in attenuated form during the 2014-15 West Africa Ebola public health emergency, and, prominently, during COVID-19.

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Tobacco Issues Awaiting Robert Califf at the FDA

Bill of Health

In addition to fielding scrutiny over mifepristone access , reviewing opioid regulations , and handling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment approvals in the midst of a pandemic, Califf will be overseeing the FDA at a time when public health advocates are anticipating agency action on several tobacco issues.

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Health Provider News

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Colleagues question well-connected doctor’s UMC contract Report: 91% vaccinated for measles in Nevada Lombardo order addresses shortage of health care workers UNLV’s School of Medicine taking steps to fill physician shortage in Nevada Nevada approves using COVID relief funds for West Hills Facility rehabilitation $11.7

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Health Provider News – November 11, 2022

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US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say. A ‘tripledemic’ of flu, RSV and COVID is feared in California. Waterbury Woman Who Created False COVID-19 Vaccine Records is Sentenced. Will Illinois Schools Require COVID Vaccines for Students? CONNECTICUT.

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New HIPAA Regulations in 2022-2023

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The CARES Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020, to ensure that every American has access to the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic and to address the economic fallout from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19. HIPAA Changes in 2020/2021 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Remain in Effect.

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