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- Oculus Names New Medical Directorhttps://modernod.com/news/oculus-names-new-medical-director/2478589/Oculus has announced that William Tullo, OD, FAAO, joined the company as a Medical Director on November 2nd, 2020. In this newly developed role, Dr. Tullo will provide clinical guidance and educate medical eye profess
- Stephen Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chiefhttps://modernod.com/news/stephen-hahn-confirmed-as-new-fda-chief/2477168/The US Senate voted 72 to 18 on Thursday to confirm President Donald Trump nominee Stephen Hahn as the next FDA Commissioner. The radiation oncologist, who was recently cleared by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, replaces Scott Gottlieb, who stepped down in Ap
- National Cancer Institute Director Ned Sharpless to Become Acting FDA Headhttps://modernod.com/news/national-cancer-institute-director-ned-sharpless-to-cecome-acting-fda-head/2476373/Ned Sharpless, MD, the current director of the US National Cancer Institute (NCI), will assume the position of acting chief of the FDA when Scott Gottlieb, MD, steps down next month. Dr. Gottlieb, who recently tendered his resignation from the role, is said to have recommended Dr. Sharpless for t
- Gottlieb’s Quick Goodbye Triggers Investor Panic, Biopharma Bewildermenthttps://modernod.com/news/gottliebs-quick-goodbye-triggers-investor-panic-biopharma-bewilderment/2476360/When FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb got his job, critics called him a shill and industry types figured they’d gained a friend in the most important drug regulatory agency in the world. It didn’t turn out quite that way. Gottlieb was biopharma-friendly—to the point where the Na
- Statement From FDA Leadership On a Record Year for Device Innovationhttps://modernod.com/news/statement-from-fda-leadership-on-a-record-year-for-device-innovation/2479598/FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, and Jeff Shuren, MD, director for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, released the following statement addressing a record year for device innovation: “The FDA’s focus on both safety and innovation stems from our historic mission
- FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Announces Efforts to Improve Assessment of REMS Programshttps://modernod.com/news/fda-commissioner-gottlieb-announces-efforts-to-improve-assessment-of-rems-programs/2479604/In an FDA statement, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, announced efforts to improve the quality of the information used to assess the effectiveness of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) programs in supporting the safe use of medications. In making decisions about whether the ben
- FDA to Boost Staff to Help Handle Anticipated Increase in Cell and Gene Therapy Filingshttps://modernod.com/news/fda-to-boost-staff-to-help-handle-anticipated-increase-in-cell-and-gene-therapy-filings/2476185/FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said Tuesday that the agency’s “eventual goal” is to add about 50 additional clinical reviewers to the group that oversees the clinical investigation, development, and review of cell and gene therapy products. He also cited the more than 800 activ
- AOA: Changes on the Horizon for Evaluation and Management Serviceshttps://modernod.com/news/aoa-changes-on-the-horizon-for-evaluation-and-management-services/2477202/There has been a lot of information disseminated by various individuals and organizations regarding upcoming changes to coding and reimbursement for evaluation and management services (E/M services). Given the importance of E/M services in patient care, it’s critical that all doctors of opt
- International Congress of Scleral Contacts: A Chance to Advance Your Skillshttps://modernod.com/news/international-congress-of-scleral-contacts-a-chance-to-advance-your-skills/2486922/Given that scleral contact lenses can manage corneal conditions, such as keratoconus, and treat dry eye disease effectively, it makes sense for ODs to be aware of the latest related innovations to continue to meet these patients’ vision and comfort needs. This is where the International Congress
- Aurion Makes Leadership Announcementshttps://modernod.com/news/aurion-makes-leadership-announcements/2482757/Aurion Biotech announced the appointments of Edward J. Holland, MD, as Chief Medical Officer, and Eris P. Jordan, OD, as Chief Development Officer. Aurion is developing AURN001, an investigational, single-administration, allogeneic cell therapy for the treatment of corneal edema seconda