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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027

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1 And we appreciated CMS’ thorough responses to comments for IPAY 2026 and hope the Agency will replicate this for this comment opportunity. These elements were previously highlighted in our comments in response to the IPAY 2026 guidance, and we continue to stress their importance for the 2027 draft guidance.

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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 observed significant frustration with the portal during the IPAY 2026 process, where many participants found it difficult to navigate or understand how to properly submit their input. Prior authorization and association with delayed or discontinued prescription fills. and Keating, N. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 42(8).