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Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

Express Pharma

To help financially weak citizens gain access to affordable healthcare, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was launched in 2018, providing about 500 million Indians with a ₹5 lakh family health insurance cover that include coverage for 1,400 medical procedures as well as critical diseases like prostate cancer.

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NHC’s comments in response to the 2025 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP)

Putting Patients First Blog

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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MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients

The Thyroid Pharmacist

4] One of the key things to note is that this gene variation also prevents people from properly methylating, which is one of the body’s key detox processes that helps them get rid of toxins. 5] As all of these symptoms are all too common in Hashimoto’s, I designed a Liver Support Protocol to support the methylation pathways, back in 2015.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In 2015, I conducted a survey of over 2000 readers with Hashimoto’s , asking for the most helpful interventions in their health journeys. Luckily, even without insurance coverage, this medication is available in generic form and is very affordable, usually costing between $15 to $40 per month. Mult Scler J Exp Transl Clin.

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NHC Comments on the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity

Putting Patients First Blog

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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NHC Comments on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the proposed rule Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2025 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies

Putting Patients First Blog

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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Finding Your Root Cause: Key Lab Tests

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I’ll specify which tests are usually covered on insurance if you have a willing practitioner that can bill insurance, which tests can be self-ordered and then submitted to insurance, and which ones are usually an out-of-pocket expense that you may need to save for. You can use Health Savings Accounts for most.)