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How the Life Sciences Industry Can Boost Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

HIT Consultant

Although it is well established that diversity improves outcomes and drives excellence, implementing diversity lags behind in many industries, including life sciences and healthcare. experience significant health disparities , including higher rates of chronic disease and premature death compared to the white population.

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TAKE TWO: CMS’s Second Attempt to Streamline Breakthrough Device Coverage Limited to 5 Devices Per Year

Health Law Advisor

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as breakthrough devices. [1] Among other factors, Medicare NCDs rely heavily on health outcomes data—particularly with regard to Medicare beneficiaries—to determine whether a device would be “reasonable and necessary.” [5]

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