Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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.

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Putting Patients First Blog

JULY 2, 2024

General Comments The NHC appreciates CMS’ commitment to actively engaging with stakeholders, including patients, consumer advocates, and health experts, in implementing the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (DPNP). The NHC provides the following comments to CMS to improve on the steps it has already taken to date.

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Big Molecule Watch

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program will kick off next week. There are reports that the White House may announce the list of selected drugs even before that deadline, on Tuesday, August 29 th. Before the IRA, the government could not set prices for any drugs covered by Medicare.

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Putting Patients First Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

NHC 2024 Policy Priorities December 13, 2023 By: Allen Pinn, Coordinator, Policy The National Health Council (NHC) prides itself in providing a voice for the over 160 million people living with a chronic disease or disability and their caregivers.

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