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1 month ago | 
uschamber.com | Tom Quaadman |Brad Watts |Sydney Redden
The U.S. Chamber’s International IP Index (IP Index) creates a roadmap for economies seeking to strengthen the ecosystem for innovation and creativity through more effective intellectual property (IP) standards. The 13th IP Index evaluates intellectual property systems across the world's top 55 economies using 53 unique criteria. The data shows economies how to improve IP-driven innovation and creativity and reveals trends in global IP protection.
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1 month ago | 
uschamber.com | Tom Quaadman |Brad Watts |Sydney Redden
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new study highlighting the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in the American economy and its benefits for the American workforce.
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2 months ago | 
uschamber.com | Tom Quaadman |Brad Watts |Sydney Redden
Vice President, Patents and Innovation Policy, Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), U.S. Chamber of Commerce February 28, 2025 Dear Acting Administrator Carlton: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) writes to express its deep concern regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) recent selection of 15 medicines for price setting, to take effect in 2027, under the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”).[1] This second cycle of price setting includes medicines which...
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
uschamber.com | Brad Watts |Suyash Gupta |Chris Moore
Senior Manager, Global Health Policy, U.S. Chamber of CommerceExecutive Director, Global Health Advocacy, Better World CampaignJanuary 10, 2025 Antimicrobial resistance—the ability of a bacteria, virus, fungi, or parasite to resist the effects of a drug—has evolved into a global health crisis. When microorganisms develop resistance to the drugs designed to kill them, routine treatments are rendered ineffective.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Brad Watts
December 05, 2024 Last week, Protecting Americans’ Coverage Together (PACT), a coalition of employer voices dedicated to strengthening employer-provided coverage, joined more than 200 organizations in a letter to congressional leadership urging Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities before their expiration at the end of the year.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Brad Watts
December 04, 2024WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the following statement on the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson: “The horrific murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson comes as a shock to all Americans. As we process this senseless violence and learn more about the circumstances of this act, we mourn the loss of Brian and extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones. Our prayers are also with Brian’s employees.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Brad Watts |Rose Brophy
Each year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce celebrates leaders who rely on IP protection to advance cultural, scientific, and technological solutions to the world’s leading challenges. The Chamber's Global IP Champions event recognizes those who constantly demonstrate leadership, ingenuity, and creativity in pursuing strong intellectual property rights and brings together the visionaries in innovation and creativity who create jobs, underpin economic growth, and enhance our shared competitiveness.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Brad Watts
November 20, 2024 The pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth services – virtual engagements with health practitioners – to ensure Americans could continue to receive care from the safety of their own homes. To support adoption, Congress provided temporary telehealth flexibilities, which improved access to behavioral health services and enabled individuals to obtain treatment beyond their immediate geographic area.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Brad Watts
November 14, 2024 Employer-provided insurance in the United States has stood the test of time. For over three-quarters of a century and through different administrations and periods of economic uncertainty, employer-provided coverage remained the single largest source of health insurance for Americans, supported by the same foundational pillars that have kept it strong since its inception during World War II.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Brad Watts
October 24, 2024 High health care costs continue to impact Americans. Despite cost pressures, employers continue to prioritize providing affordable high-quality health care to workers, reducing costs for American families. These are the findings from a recent survey of American businesses about their plans for workplace health care in the year ahead.
