Putting Patients First Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Making available more specific information about total costs and coverage will ensure that all consumers have comprehensive information to help them make smart health care decisions. These resources should aim to clarify insurance terms and concepts, aiding consumers in navigating the complexities of selecting a health plan.

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Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

16 We encourage CMS to continue refining these data collection processes to ensure they capture meaningful and actionable information. We believe this process is crucial for adapting the payment system to evolving clinical practices and emerging medical technologies.

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Putting Patients First Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Under the new Manufacturer Discount Program, manufacturers will be required to provide discounts on applicable drugs during the initial coverage phase and catastrophic phase of the defined standard Part D drug benefit.

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Putting Patients First Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Too often the formal notice and comment process does not reach these marginalized communities and federal agencies must actively work to seek their input in non-traditional ways. This process respects their autonomy by involving them in decision-making to the extent that they are able.

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Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As these technologies become increasingly integral to patient care, it is essential for CMS to develop clear and consistent guidelines for the payment and coverage of AI-enabled services. Providing clear guidance, technical assistance, and streamlined processes can help facilitate the adoption of this innovative care model.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The company’s weight loss drug Saxenda (liraglutide) won an approval for chronic weight management in December 2014, and Wegovy (semaglude) got the same tag in 2021. In the US, most private health insurers have been slow to cover the cost of anti-obesity therapeutics. Novo Nordisk is another company leading the charge in this field.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The company’s weight loss drug Saxenda (liraglutide) won an approval for chronic weight management in December 2014, and Wegovy (semaglude) got the same tag in 2021. In the US, most private health insurers have been slow to cover the cost of anti-obesity therapeutics. Novo Nordisk is another company leading the charge in this field.

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