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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin named BIO’s Governor of the Year

September 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC (September 17, 2024) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) awarded Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin with its 2024 Governor of the Year Award. BIO’s annual award honors governors for their leadership and commitment to strengthening biotechnology in their…

New Season of “I am BIO” Podcast Explores Patient Stories, Weight Loss Drugs, Food Security, and More

September 5, 2024

WASHINGTON - (September 5, 2024) –The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) will launch the fall season of the award-winning “I am BIO” podcast on September 10. Now entering its fifth year, the podcast explores the intersection of biotechnology, life sciences, environment, and agriculture. “I…

BIO Statement On Selected Drugs in Medicare under Inflation Reduction Act

August 15, 2024

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement after today’s announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on selected drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA):“While the Inflation Reduction Act puts a cap on senior’s out-of-pocket…

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