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General Comments The NHC appreciates CMS’ commitment to actively engaging with stakeholders, including patients, consumer advocates, and health experts, in implementing the Medicare DrugPrice 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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