Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

NHC Provides Input on Patient Engagement in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations September 20, 2024 By: Allen Pinn, Coordinator, Policy August 16 marked two years since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. Earlier this year CMS released draft guidance for Initial Payment Applicability Year (IPAY) 2027.

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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). Valuing life differently based on disability status, age, or other special populations is inappropriate.

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Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Overall, while the NHC appreciates CMS’ intent to streamline the data submission process and make it more accessible, we encourage ongoing dialogue and adjustments to ensure that the process remains patient-centered, efficient, and capable of capturing the full spectrum of information necessary to inform meaningful drug price negotiations.

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Putting Patients First Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

10: External Data Submission Timing The NHC understands the tight timeline for the drug selection and price negotiation processes. The NHC believes that CMS may need to reevaluate methodology for various pieces of the negotiation process, including aggregating drugs to determine MFP.

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