Reflections From J.P. Morgan: Challenges As Always And Reasons For Optimism
Executive Summary
Biopharma investors were underwhelmed by the deal-making news, but innovation, corporate tax reform and a relatively positive outlook on drug pricing left attendees at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference with the sense that good things are in store for pharma in 2018.
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