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STAT+: Health care CEOs hauled in $4 billion last year as inflation pinched workers, analysis shows

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billion recorded in 2021. Bancel is in the process of donating a vast majority of his income to charities. That amount of money could buy Costco memberships for more than 66 million people, and it’s equivalent to the entire economic output of Sierra Leone. That CEO haul was down 11% from the $4.5

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The US biosimilar market: Predictions for 2021

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It’s important that the biosimilar market continue to build on the success established last year in 2021. Based on this momentum, we’re making three predictions for 2021: we will see increased competition within individual markets pay off, expansion in the biosimilar channel to include new therapeutic categories, and more regulatory support.

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Lilly defers Alzheimer’s drug filing after CMS’ ‘disappointing’ decision

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Lilly is a little vague on when it will now file donanemab with the FDA – suggesting on its fourth quarter 2021 results call that it may do so later this year – but reiterated that it has little hope of the drug being used ahead of the readout of TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 in mid-2023.

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FDA approves Guardant Health’s Shield blood test as first primary CRC screening option

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Shield is also the first blood test for CRC screening that meets the requirements for Medicare coverage. Commercial insurance coverage for patients eligible for CRC screening will continue to expand following anticipated future guideline inclusion by the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Accessed December 17, 2021.

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Kaia Health gets $75m for digital solution to strains and pains of pandemic workplace

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Officially launched in 2016, Kaia’s technology can now be accessed by 60 million patients worldwide and it claims to be the biggest player in digital MSK in terms of coverage. “Last year saw record investment in digital health and according to a Rock Health report this continued into 2021, with $6.7

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NHC Submits Welcome Letter to 119th Congress

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Medicaid is a critical lifeline for patients and provides insurance for nearly 80 million people across every state in the country. Prevent health insurance premium increases. Since the enhanced APTCs were first enacted in 2021, they have helped 9.4 million Americans gain access to high-quality and affordable health coverage.

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NHC Comments on Negotiation Data Elements and Drug Price Negotiation Process for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 under Sections 11001 and 11002 of the IRA ICR Forms

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The NHC appreciates CMS’ efforts to gather patient-centered data as part of this ICR and its commitment to making the process more relevant for patients and patient organizations. While we acknowledge these improvements, it is important to note that some aspects of the data collection process may remain challenging.