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A new European strategy to foster life sciences innovation and market access

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On July 2, 2025, the European Commission released its communication “Choose Europe for life sciences. A strategy to position the EU as the world’s most attractive place for life sciences by 2030” (the Strategy). ...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA in Flux — July 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to FDA in Flux — A Mintz newsletter tracking rapid changes in policy and agency actions that impact medical, life sciences, and consumer product investment decisions and development strategies....more

Fenwick & West LLP

NY Tech Week 2025: The Future of Femtech

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Femtech stands at an exciting inflection point. What was initially perceived as a niche category focused on period-tracking apps has evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem addressing women's health needs with individualized...more

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The Importance of a Clinical Trial Strategy

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Developing a medical product, such as a medical device, comes with important milestones that can cause a project to sink or swim. One major milestone is amassing the clinical data needed to support pre-market submissions....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

FDA in the “Computer Age” — AI Adoption Accelerates as Staffing Shrinks

Neil Young once sang of adapting to a world ruled by data and digital minds in “Computer Age.” Today, that vision feels increasingly real as the Food and Drug Administration turns to artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the face...more

Jones Day

Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Spring 2025

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Welcome to Vital Signs, a curated compilation of the latest legal and regulatory developments in digital health....more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

FDA Unleashes AI to Review Product Applications

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been ahead of the curve for a number of years on emerging issues and opportunities for the agency and regulated industry arising from the advent and evolution of artificial...more

White & Case LLP

AI’s Expanded Role in the Life Sciences Regulatory Review Process: Key Developments in U.S. and EU

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Overview - - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it aims to increase the agency’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its centers to accelerate scientific reviews by June 30, 2025. - The...more

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An Alternative for Treating Mitral Regurgitation Receives Support for Ongoing Trial

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Mitral regurgitation is the most common form of valvular heart disease and affects around 10% of Americans over 75. It occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, doesn’t...more

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Dialysis & Nephrology Digest - February 2025

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A New Hope in Kidney Transplants: The Promise of Xenotransplantation - Joe’s struggle for a kidney transplant highlights a dire reality: donor shortages are leaving countless patients in limbo. Enter Dr. PK, a pioneering...more

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Heading Towards an Optimistic Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Resurgence in 2025?

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On January 16th, 2025, GT Medical Technologies, announced that it has raised $37 million in Series D financing round. The financing round was led by Evidity Health Capital and joined by Accelmed Partners. Current investors...more

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Key regulatory changes impacting the healthcare industry in the EU and Germany in 2025

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The regulatory frameworks in the life sciences and healthcare sector keep evolving rapidly and dynamically. Several important legislative reforms have been adopted over the last years, which are set to impact players in the...more

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Key Takeaways from FDA’s Draft Guidance on Use of AI in Drug and Biological Life Cycle

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued its draft guidance, Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Drug and Biological Products, on January 6, 2025. ...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

2024 Health Report - Government Actions Affecting Food, Drug and Medical Device Industries

The food, drug and medical device industries comprise some of the most closely regulated sectors in the United States. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) actively exercises authority by constantly changing legislation...more

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Unpacking Averages: Sample Size for Clinical Trials Used to Obtain FDA Medical Device Clearance

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Our latest focus is trying to bring data to bear on common questions we get asked by clients. Last month the topic was: how well does my device need to perform to get premarket clearance from FDA? This month it is: how big...more

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ArentFox Schiff Issues the First Global Definitive Legal Guide for Industries Navigating AI

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Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

FDA Finalizes Informed Consent Guidance for Drug and Medical Device Clinical Investigations

On August 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) published the final guidance document, “Informed Consent: Guidance for Institutional Review Boards, Clinical Investigators, and Sponsors” (Final...more

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Protecting Innovations in SaMD & Biomedical Applications

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With the ever-growing adaptation of software in all realms of health care, the market for software for medical devices (SaMD) is forecasted to grow 16.7% per year over the next decade and surpass $5 billion by 2032....more

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FDA Approves Neuralink to Begin Human Trials of Brain Implants

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Neuralink, the biotechnology company founded by Elon Musk, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence human trials of its implantable brain-computer interface device.  Recruitment for...more

Gardner Law

Transatlantic Legal-Regulatory Update: Live from the Heart of Silicon Valley

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US and EU Life Sciences Law firms Fieldfisher & Gardner Law recently held a CLE event in Silicon Valley covering Healthcare Compliance, Data Privacy and Regulatory hot topics for MedTech and Pharma companies. Discussion...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

Advisory Opinion 22-05: OIG Declines to Impose Sanctions Against Device Manufacturer’s Medicare Cost-Sharing Subsidy in Clinical...

On March 16, 2022, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) published Advisory Opinion 22-05 (Advisory Opinion) in which it declined to impose sanctions against a medical device manufacturer (Requestor) that proposes to pay...more

Fenwick & West Life Sciences Group

The Most-Funded Year Ever for Digital Health Startups – New Trends, Opportunities Emerge in Q3

At the end of Q3, aggregate funding raised by digital health startups in 2021 surpassed $20 billion. Although 2021 continues to be a record-breaking year for digital health startups, investors gently tapped the breaks in Q3....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Research Using De-Identified Specimens: A Reminder from FDA

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On October 18, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter reminding developers of in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) that institutional review board (IRB) approval is required before initiating a clinical investigation...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Investing in European Healthcare - What's on the Horizon for 2022? - Regulatory and Legal Changes

Today’s global healthcare marketplace is marked by unprecedented transformation. The seismic shifts in healthcare delivery and drug development during COVID-19 have, in 2021, continued to demonstrate the power and capacity...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Highlights From The Wall Street Journal’s Health Forum

The Wall Street Journal’s Health Forum convened—virtually—on March 24th during an extraordinary period in global health: the novel coronavirus is threatening populations, overwhelming provider systems, and sending economies...more

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