Gottlieb delivered the remarks at an annual conference ofhealth insurers in a speech largely aimed at promotingbiosimilars, rival treatments that are as effective as theoriginal but cheaper. But he criticized much of the healthindustry for failing to promote access to innovative treatmentssuch as biosimilars and for pricing practices that harmconsumers.
Kabuki is a form of Japanese theater known for itsdramatization and elaborate make-up of its performers.(Reporting by Yasmeen AbutalebEditing by Chizu Nomiyama)