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PBMs and health insurers decide what medicines you can get, and they set the price you pay at the pharmacy. At the same time, over half of every dollar spent on medicines goes to these middlemen and others. Find out more:
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If we delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by 5 years, 40% less people will suffer from it. Learn more at #GoBoldly
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Dr. Julie Gerberding from @Merck shares how past experiences fighting MERS, SARS & other infectious diseases is informing our fight to combat #COVID19 today and preparing us for the next challenge: antimicrobial resistance.
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DYK 1 in 10 medicines worldwide are counterfeit? Importation schemes would open the U.S. borders to these dangerous & potentially deadly substances. Read more:
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Thanks to researchers like Salim, organ transplantation is no longer just lifesaving - it’s life-giving. #GoBoldly
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Giovanni Caforio, M.D., chairman of the board and CEO at @bmsnews and @steveubl penned an open letter about how our industry is working non-stop to find effective treatments and vaccines
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New, state-of-the-art treatments help motivate patients like Laurel to continue to fight against MS. #GoBoldly
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Thanks to researchers like Dawn there are 25 medicines in development for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis #GoBoldly
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Researcher & patient, determined to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. Brian & Samantha’s story: #GoBoldly @WithAlzMyHeart
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Scientists like @JanssenGlobal 's Wayne Drevets are driven to improve how depression is treated and managed. #GoBoldly
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State importation proposals aren’t just dangerous, they’ve been tried & have failed. Here’s why:
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As a breast cancer survivor and @LillyPad scientist, Jessica Baker chooses to #GoBoldly in her search for a cure.
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We are working to harness the power of the body’s own immune system to fight disease. See how: #GoBoldly
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Helping people is what keeps Roxanne going. Helping Roxanne is what keeps our researchers going. #GoBoldly
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Pat isn’t just fighting ALS for himself, but also the 20,000 others affected by the disease. #GoBoldly
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Today, 2 of 3 cancer patients are living at least 5 years or more after they were initially diagnosed. #GoBoldly
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Matt and Ted's cancer stories are extraordinarily interwoven. Hear them firsthand: #GoBoldly
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Our own white blood cells can be used to fight infectious diseases and even some forms of cancer. More: #GoBoldly
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... and it did, thanks to targeted medicines of the future. Matt tells his story: #GoBoldly
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Dr. Sardi and his team at @sanofi are working to better understand neurological diseases like Parkinson's. More at:
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Did you know 18% of Americans experience mental illness in a given year?
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74% of meds in dev have potential to be first of kind – new ways of treating disease. More in new report: #GoBoldly
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Eric Leonardos knows first-hand that HIV is no longer an obstacle to living life to the fullest. #GoBoldly
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For #HispanicHeritage Month, @UsA2_Latinos @jason_r_DC celebrates Latinos leading the fight against Alzheimer’s
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Matt is a cancer patient. Ted is behind the medicine that saved him. Hear their story: #GoBoldly
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. @robzirk shares the story of five researchers at Aspen #SpotlightHealth who are making a difference. "I am continuously amazed to learn about the depth of the work being done by these unsung heroes."
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Ted shares his story alongside Matt, one of the patients whose life was saved. #GoBoldly
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When their son, Parker, was diagnosed with JA, hope for a cure gave the Lentini family strength. Read their story:
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Do you know how much hospitals are marking up medicine prices? Find out:
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Before 1990, there were no medicines managing Alzheimer’s Disease symptoms. Now there are five. #GoBoldly
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Wondering why your medicine costs more at the hospital? Research shows that 1 in every 5 hospitals marks up the price of medicine by at least 700%. Learn more at
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There are 1,100+ medicines & vaccines in development for cancer. This new report shows how researchers are making advancements in the fight against cancer. RT if you know someone affected by this disease. #GoBoldly
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Scientists like Christina Trout @Celgene are finding new ways to combat cancer – and the fight is personal #GoBoldly
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Dr. Carney’s career path to @Bayer wasn't exactly straightforward, but she was never deterred from her dream @The74
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What @WhiteHouse isn't telling you: They're giving a single government agency power to arbitrarily set medicine prices with little accountability, oversight or input from patients & their doctors—with consequences long after this administration is gone.
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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing the first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation. Seniors paid $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs for these 10 drugs in 2022. President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act is working to bring down those costs.
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. @WSJopinion : Importing Bad Ideas on Drug Prices: The latest example is a GOP plan in Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada, which is impractical, unsafe and unlikely to reduce prices at the pharmacy.
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Brian and Samantha have an unusual connection: Alzheimer’s. Hear their story #GoBoldly @WithAlzMyHeart
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A new, nationwide Morning Consult survey found that 86% of AARP members support the proposed Medicare Part D rebate rule. Learn more: #whoisaarp
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What will it take to cure HIV/AIDS? Researchers like Brian & people like James who refuse to give up hope. #GoBoldly
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Cancer researcher Christina Trout of @Celgene discusses the future of immuno-oncology. Read & listen at: #GoBoldly
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Matt and Ted share their story–and how researchers like Ted help save cancer patients like Matt. #GoBoldly
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Brian’s hope is in people like Samantha, researchers on the hunt for an Alzheimer’s cure. #GoBoldly
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86% of AARP members support the rebate rule, but Insurers don’t. Who is AARP really fighting for? Visit to learn more.
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A new era of medicine is among us. According to @ariannahuff , it's up to us to decide what to do with it. #GoBoldly
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Researchers at @bmsnews are using advanced technology to find more cancer treatment choices for patients. #GoBoldly
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Our own @steveubl discussed the biopharmaceutical industry's response to the opioid crisis on @MorningsMaria . Watch:
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Researchers like Ian at @TevaUSA are bettering the lives of those suffering from neurological diseases. #GoBoldly
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When it comes to medicine costs, what question are you most likely to want answers to? Vote & visit for more.
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Biopharmaceutical companies are helping improve the quality of life of those living with mental illness
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Watch the death of a cell causing #RheumatoidArthritis - thanks to breakthrough medicines. #GoBoldly
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@pfizer scientist Kelly Knee is driven to find new ways to treat sickle cell disease. See how she will #GoBoldly
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New breakthroughs, like immunotherapy, have helped more than 14.5 million Americans survive cancer. #GoBoldly
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Researchers: "living drugs" being used for Leukemia & Lymphoma may soon be available for broader cancer treatment
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We’re building the tools to tackle America’s most costly disease. Read more: #GoBoldly
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Advancements in technology give Dr. Allport-Anderson insights into understanding disease like never before #GoBoldly
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. @RxPricing , if you're concerned w/ the cost of Rx meds, why are your hospital members marking them up 5x?
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For researchers like @pfizer 's Ted Johnson, the fight against cancer is personal. Read his story: #GoBoldly
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Innovation will continue to guide our fight against America’s most expensive disease. Read more: #GoBoldly
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Today, there are 123 medicines specifically for lung cancer in clinical testing or awaiting FDA review. #GoBoldly
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@IFPMA ’s @ThomasCueni explains why we should be wary of doomsday scenarios for health care spending via @statnews :
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By 2050, we could save about $367B/yr in costs if medicines delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by five years. #GoBoldly
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Why won’t the insurance industry tell the truth about medicine costs? @robzirk asks in a new post
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Optimism was the theme at @axios 's recent Future Shapers event. Here's what you need to know: #GoBoldly
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NEW ANALYSIS: Commercial insurers negotiate large rebates but don't share w/ patients who pay deductible/coinsurance
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As the biopharmaceutical industry attacks #COVID19 in the labs, @LillyPad @Merck & @pfizer are empowering their employees w/ medical or lab expertise to pause their roles & volunteer on the frontlines. Learn more here: via @steveubl
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Reforms can fix broken incentives and make the health care system work better for patients. PBMs and other middlemen in the supply chain should be paid a fee based on the value their services provide. Learn more at
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For survivors like Jessica, the future of breast cancer treatment is looking brighter every day. #GoBoldly
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From 1991 to 2011, the survival rate for people with heart disease increased 46%. #GoBoldly
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Our Anne Pritchett discusses how STEM initiatives are vital to America’s competitive edge in pharmaceutical industry
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New treatments are more important than ever for patients affected by neurological diseases. Learn more: #GoBoldly
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When it comes to treating mental health, working together is key. Read highlights from our @Axios event. #GoBoldly
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Americans want to know more than just the list price of a medicine—and we’re answering their call
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Whether you work in a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital, we appreciate everything you do for all of us. #GoBoldly #NationalNursesDay
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What's been said about negotiation in #Medicare #PartD ? Latest #MedicareMonday has that & more:
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Dr. Matt Kennedy of @Merck talks new Alzheimer’s medicines. More about Matt & hear the @1590WCGO interview here:
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Average life expectancy for people with HIV/AIDS has increased 10 years compared to just a decade ago. #GoBoldly
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Nicole’s fighting spirit inspires our researchers to #GoBoldly in their mission to end heart disease. RT to support someone who inspires you
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Brian isn’t letting his diagnosis slow him down–he’s more determined than ever to #GoBoldly & #EndAlz . His story:
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At #WashingtonIdeas , Matt and Ted shared how breakthroughs in science and personalized therapy changed their lives
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Our member companies are leading the way in clinical trial data sharing. Learn about their progress now. #GoBoldly
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In today’s IP Explained, we take a look at how the Hatch-Waxman Act has successfully streamlined the process for generic medicine approvals while also preserving incentives for innovation. Learn more #intellectualproperty
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We’re excited to kickoff this year’s #AspenIdeas with #SpotlightHealth ! Looking forward to hear the experts and innovators at the forefront of health & medicine talk about how they #GoBoldly .
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Brian and Samantha share their brave fight against Alzheimer’s. See their story: #GoBoldly @WithAlzMyHeart
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Last year, personalized medicines accounted for more than 25% of FDA approvals. #GoBoldly
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The cost of disease could bankrupt the US health care system without new medicines:
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The conversation about #340B continues tomorrow with Senate HELP. We recap recent hearings & study here:
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For Maysoun every day is a challenge, but she’ll stop at nothing to unlock that next step of the puzzle. #GoBoldly
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Today is #RareDiseaseDay . Learn about progress that’s been made and challenges that remain to fight these illnesses:
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DYK: There are 87 potential new treatments in clinical trials for Alzheimer's Disease right now. Learn more:
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Parker won't let Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis stop him. Dawn will #GoBoldly every day to make sure it never does.
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Researchers like @sanofi 's Maysoun Shomali have dedicated their life's work to defeating breast cancer. #GoBoldly
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"The future of medical innovation in America is at a crossroads" PhRMA Pres. & CEO @SteveUbl writes. Speaker Pelosi’s plan threatens innovative research & is unprecedented in size & scope leading to fewer new medicines & lost hope for patients @statnews
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The biopharmaceutical industry and @US_FDA is committed to closing the health equity gap by addressing barriers to bring diversity to clinical trials. Learn about collaborative efforts to bring more equitable health care solutions at
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We're harnessing the power of our own immune systems to fight anything from infectious diseases to cancer #GoBoldly
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The @WSJ looks at the Administration's Part B proposed rule & the negative impact it will have on patient access and medical innovation.
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A new @Lundbeck & @23andMe collaboration will explore the link between genetics and psychiatric disorders #GoBoldly
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Brian & Samantha are in this together. And they won't stop until they find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. #GoBoldly
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Find out how #PDUFA VI is advancing patients' health. Read more:
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A broad range of stakeholders & policymakers continue the call for repeal of IPAB
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No this isn't #StarWars - it's better - it's a smart bomb for cancer
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