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- What are FDA’s Guiding Principles of Good AI Practice in Drug Development?by Jason Shafrin on January 30, 2026 at 5:18 am
Here they are: Human-centric by design. The development and use of AI technologies align with ethical and human-centric values. Risk-based approach. The development and use of AI technologies follow a risk-based approach with proportionate validation, risk mitigation, and oversight based on the context of use and determined model risk. Adherence to standards. AI technologies adhere…
- Which drugs will be including in Medicare Drug Price Negotiation for IPAY 2028?by Jason Shafrin on January 28, 2026 at 8:21 pm
From CMS yesterday: On January 27, 2026, CMS announced the selection of the below list of 15 drugs payable under Medicare Part B and/or covered under Medicare Part D for the third cycle of negotiations (initial price applicability year 2028), based on total expenditures for drugs payable under Part B and/or covered under Part D…
- What is included in Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan”?by Jason Shafrin on January 26, 2026 at 12:30 pm
President Trump unveiled “The Great Healthcare Plan” on January 15, 2026, calling on Congress to reduce prescription drug prices, lower insurance premiums, and increase healthcare price transparency. The plan proposes four main components: codifying Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing agreements that the administration has negotiated with 16 pharmaceutical manufacturers, targeting prices at the lowest international levels;…
- Weekend Linksby Jason Shafrin on January 25, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Life science options for commercialization success. There were fewer births in China in 2025 than in 1776. The end of vaccine development? “Medicare Part D led to a slower increase in AMR-related inpatient discharges” Is mobility the missing quality measure?
- What to watch for concerning drug pricing and market access in 2026by Jason Shafrin on January 22, 2026 at 3:18 pm
That is the topic of an Evidence Base article out today titled “Reflecting on 2025, looking to 2026: Experts outline what to expect for drug pricing and market access“. In the article, a variety of experts reflect on how 2025 reshaped the global drug pricing and market access landscape as well as predict what to…