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As Election Day Looms, Government Continues, and So Does Biocom

October 22nd, 2020

Click “Read More” below for a summary of the changes that have been made in response to COVID-19 over the last month.

Biocom Continues to Support Members as Policymakers Respond to COVID-19

September 24th, 2020

Read about the changes policymakers have made in response to COVID-19 over the last month and how Biocom continues to advocate for our members. Click here.

Regional AffairsView All

Bay Area Facilities and EH&S Professionals: Take our COVID-19 Survey

October 22nd, 2020

Help us prepare for sessions on operating a facility during the pandemic by ranking topics of interest.

San Francisco First Urban Area in CA to Enter Yellow COVID Tier – and Other Pandemic Updates from Around the State

October 22nd, 2020

While COVID-19 cases increase across the country, counties in California are mostly able to avoid additional restrictive measures. Learn more here.

City of San Diego Addresses Storm Water Infrastructure at Thursday Committee Meeting

October 22nd, 2020

The city’s plan to address flooding issues faces delays from the California Coastal Commission. Click here.

Biocom Supports Lifting Deed Restrictions on UC San Diego Campus

October 22nd, 2020

Lifting city restrictions will allow for the building of additional research facilities and amenities at the university.

Join us for “State of the Bioscience Industry in LA County” with Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and LA Councilmember Paul Krekorian

October 22nd, 2020

Life science leaders and decision makers from throughout the region will come together for a summit on industry metrics and local COVID-19 developments.

Biocom Opposes 60% Work Remote Mandate Proposal from Bay Area Transportation Agency

October 22nd, 2020

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s proposal draws ire from local leaders.

Biocom San Diego Mayoral Candidates Address Future Industry Developments, Housing, Infrastructure

September 24th, 2020

Assembly Member Todd Gloria and Council President Pro Tem Barbara Bry answered a variety of questions during our life science roundtable with the candidates.

Biocom Bay Area Facilities Session Focuses on Return to Work Planning

September 24th, 2020

Panelists addressed everything from physical space planning to outbreak response plans.

State AffairsView All

Newsom Announces State Workgroup to Review FDA Approved COVID-19 Vaccines

October 22nd, 2020

Governor Gavin Newsom announces California workgroup to review FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines before they may be administered in the state. Learn more here.

New California Law Changes Employer Notification Requirements for COVID-19 Exposures

October 22nd, 2020

A new law will affect how companies must address notification in cases of a positive COVID-19 test, regardless of whether it was contracted in the workplace. Learn more here.

From The Bakersfield Californian: Proposition 14 provides hope for diabetes patients

October 22nd, 2020

Learn from a patient advocate and a Central Valley physician why Biocom endorsed Proposition 14 is important to all of California.

State Mandates New Layer of Board Composition Changes

October 22nd, 2020

New California law effective January 1 may affect your boardroom. Click here for more information.

Clock Ticking for Bills on Governor’s Desk

September 24th, 2020

Click here to read updates on key bills of interest.

Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, Biocom & CA Biotech Foundation Partner on COVID Vaccine Briefing

September 24th, 2020

Click here for a detailed summary of the briefing.

State Legislature Enters Session’s Last Few Days

August 27th, 2020

Bill to reconcile state and federal consumer privacy laws pertaining to medical research advancing, reports on other legislation of interest. Click here.

Biocom Board of Directors Endorses Stem Cell Ballot Measure

August 27th, 2020

The Biocom Board votes to support Proposition 14, which would continue the work of the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine. Learn more here.

Federal AffairsView All

Biocom Hosts Successful Roundtables with Congressmen Scott Peters and Harley Rouda

October 22nd, 2020

Click here to learn more these discussions.

Biocom Comments on CMS’ Proposed 2021 Physician Fee Schedule

October 22nd, 2020

Click here to read a summary of Biocom’s response.

President Unveils Health Care Vision, along with new Executive Order and Rules

October 22nd, 2020

Click here for a detail account of the proposals.

Congress Passes Bill to Fund Government, Stumbles over Covid Relief

October 22nd, 2020

For a brief summary, click here.

Senate Health Committee Examines COVID-19 Vaccines

September 24th, 2020

Learn more about the progress of vaccines and next steps. Click here.

HHS Secretary Azar Bars FDA from Signing New Rules

September 24th, 2020

Read a summary of the memorandum and how it could impact the industry. Click here.

Biocom Welcomes Feedback on CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for 2021

September 24th, 2020

For more information on this proposed rule and info on how you can submit feedback, click here.

Biocom Welcomes Feedback on CMS Proposed Pathway for Breakthrough Devices

September 24th, 2020

Click here to read more about the proposed rule and how you can provide feedback.