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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair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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First Drugs Selected for Price Negotiations Under The Inflation Reduction Act To Be Announced Next Week: A Recap of What That Means – The Drug Price Negotiation Program and Pending Legal Challenges

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Congress left Medicare drug pricing to the drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and insurance plan sponsors to determine, and expressly prohibited the government from “interfering” in those private price negotiations under the so-called “Non-Interference Clause” of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003.

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NHC Comments on the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity

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Too often the formal notice and comment process does not reach these marginalized communities and federal agencies must actively work to seek their input in non-traditional ways. This process respects their autonomy by involving them in decision-making to the extent that they are able.

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NHC 2024 Policy Priorities

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The NHC also held multiple webinars/briefings on the Drug Price Negotiation Program (DPNP), informing patient organizations of the law’s parameters and how to best inform their patients on new developments; NHC staff also listened to all ten DPNP Patient-Focused Listening Sessions and was able to provide valuable insight on the process to its membership. (..)