About the Author
My name is Mark Senak. I’m a lawyer and I work at the international communications firm FleishmanHillard in New York. For the past several years, I have been consulting with pharmaceutical and biologic companies that are engaged in the process of bringing new drugs to market. I have also worked extensively with an array of medical societies and patient organizations providing strategic communications counsel and media training.
Category Archives: Proposed Legislation
This is Your State – This is Your State on Drugs – An Intermittent Series
In my posting of November 9, I outlined some of the changes to the state legislatures that occurred as a result of the election. As some races have been finalized, it is not a bad idea to re-visit the topic … Continue reading
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What is at Stake for FDA in the Upcoming Elections, Part 1 – The Senate
Congress is thankfully leaving our town to come to your’s and, for most, to seek re-election. Amazingly, they are asking for that despite the fact that they have not even reached 100 days in session, making them the least active … Continue reading
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Ryan White Reauthorization
The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Recourses Emergency (CARE) Act is the backbone of HIV treatment and support in the United States. In existence since 1990, the CARE Act is a block grant to states by the federal government that subsidizes … Continue reading
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Kennedy Enzi and the Bucks for Enforcement
One of the touted aspects of the not-yet-introduced Kennedy Enzi bill aimed at FDA reform is the provision that would allow the FDA to monitor and fine drug companies for failure to meet up with post-marketing commitments. QDIS reported on … Continue reading
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Hill Action – New Proposed Legislation Affecting Generics
The Los Angeles Times reports that new legislation has been introduced that would impact pharmaceutical practices regarding generics. The Bill is S. 3695 introduced by Senators Rockefeller, Schumer and Leahy and aims to make an impact of the involvement of … Continue reading
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