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Top Story Why One Healthcare Lawyer Thinks Merck's Drug Pricing Lawsuit Defense 'Makes No Sense' Merck recently became the first drugmaker to sue the federal government over its Medicare drug price negotiation program. The company's lawsuit argues that the program violates the Constitution's First and Fifth Amendments, but healthcare law expert Robin Feldman said the defense doesn't have any legs. Sponsored Content The Challenges of Temperature Controlled Logistics and How to Overcome Them Presented by MedCity News & YSDS Life Sciences With more freight moving around the world than ever, there's never been such pressure on the success of temperature controlled logistics as there is now. Learn expert tips to help you navigate temperature controlled logistics. Read More>> Want to Speak at INVEST Digital Health? Submit Your Speaking Proposal We are now accepting speaker submissions for MedCity INVEST Digital Health, which is taking place on October 26, 2023 at Pegasus Park in Dallas, TX. If you are interested in speaking, we encourage you to submit your application today. Deadline for applications is Friday, July 14th. Apply Now

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