Government (NIH): invests $450 million in everything from basic science research (socializing early stage risk) to clinical trials to develop SMA gene therapy. Pt groups play a role too.
Biotech: We’ll take it from here and charge payors (govt programs like Medicaid, commercial insurers) $2 million
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News round-up (June-September)
Data from New York City plus federal-level developments
NYC report on sickle cell disease:
Over 50% of children with SCD covered by Medicaid had a prescription fill for hydroxyurea in 2023, whereas the majority of adults did not.
More on HU uptake, adherence, and other data points👇
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