Top of the News:

Biospace has some ideas on how to retain talent in the biotech sphere.

POLITICAL:

Democrats have announced their intention to vote against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Medicare drug price negotiation plan that’s part of the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s input on a safety-net package, STAT News reports.

SOCIAL:

Patients and doctors who relied on telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic are advocating for its permanent adoption via regulatory efforts, The Philadelphia Inquirer writes.

ECONOMIC:

Medical device companies are beginning to take on direct-to-consumer advertising in its marketing, MedTech Dive writes.

TECHNOLOGY:

Doctor and medical groups are urging the Biden administration to extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanently, Fierce Healthcare writes.

LEGAL:

A former Theranos lab worker testified about her concerns as to the company’s ability to perform blood tests, CNN writes.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Hospitals and medical centers can be one of the largest creators of carbon emissions, E&E News writes.

Professional Development:

Employees are leaving or planning on leaving in swarms, with reasons ranging from burnout to return-to-work conflicts. Inc. has more.