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Towards a healthier, more equitable and innovative Indian healthcare sector

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Specific highlights of the budget for the sector include an increase in outlay for research and development and for the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), the government’s universal health coverage scheme, which saw a 10 per cent budget increase to Rs 7,300 crores.

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

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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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Specialty pharma’s next big opportunity: it’s time for patient access to adopt an open protocol

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Open protocol, simply put, is a digital language that facilitates electronic transactions among prescribers, pharmacies, patient support vendors, data aggregators, insurers, and other stakeholders in the specialty pharmaceutical patient journey. The patient’s journey is typically long and complicated ? About the author.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair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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We believe that patient-centric engagement is essential to ensure that the negotiation process leads to outcomes that genuinely benefit patients. Patient Engagement The NHC recognizes and commends CMS’ willingness to improve the listening sessions and the data submission processes. Improving the Data Collection (ICR) Process.

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Release of International Book: “DTx An Opportunity for Italy and Beyond”

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Contact: Antonietta Pannella, Marketing & Communications Director, Healthware Group. While drug treatment typically interacts passively with a patient’s biology, DTx interacts with their thoughts and behavior patterns, requiring active participation on the part of the patient and/or caregiver.

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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

The continuation of audio-only communication options remains essential. 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. CY 2025 PFS proposed rule).

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

The drug was approved to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in May. High rates of obesity place a major burden on healthcare systems as the condition is associated with many major health complications like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and other bodily dysfunctions. Anti-obesity therapeutic landscape.