New analysis shows 820,000 prescriptions would be in jeopardy if ICER’s value framework is used in Medicaid
By Katie Koziara | March 20, 2019
A new analysis from Xcenda found that if Medicaid were to use one-size-fits-all value assessments like the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s (ICER) framework as the basis for accessing...
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PhRMA comments to administration on Medicare Part D proposed rule
By Juliet Johnson | January 25, 2019
Today, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) submitted comments in response to the CMS proposed rule, “Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and...
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ICYMI: New study reinforces dangers of proposed IPI model
By Nicole Longo | January 15, 2019
Stakeholder after stakeholder has raised concerns that the Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed International Pricing Index (IPI) Model would put patient access to medicines in...
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Groups sound the alarm on administration’s new Part B proposal
By Nicole Longo | November 14, 2018
Last month, the Administration announced a dangerous new proposal, the International Pricing Index Model, that would upend the delivery of Medicare Part B medicines. As PhRMA President and CEO...
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4 things you need to know about the administration’s latest Part B proposal
By Nicole Longo | November 5, 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Medicare Part B that puts patient access to medicines and Part B at risk....
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PhRMA submission to the 2019 National Trade Estimate Report urges action to protect U.S. biopharmaceutical innovation
By Douglas Petersen | November 2, 2018
International trade is critical to delivering life-saving and life-enhancing medicines in the global economy, which is why PhRMA addresses several discriminatory foreign government practices in...
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How much do you know about Medicare Part B?
By Nicole Longo | July 31, 2018
In recent months, the Administration has proposed a number of changes to Medicare Part B. From the Department of Health and Human Services’ request for information, HHS Blueprint To Lower Drug...
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ICER’s budget impact threshold: Sounding a false alarm on affordability and access
By Randy Burkholder | July 24, 2018
If a home inspector found “wide and unpredictable variation” in your smoke detectors, would you want to fix them?
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PhRMA submission to HHS on blueprint to lower drug prices and reduce out-of-pocket costs
By Holly Campbell | July 16, 2018
Today, PhRMA submitted comprehensive comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) request for information (RFI), HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs....
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Event next week: Supporting the next generation of lifesaving medicines
By Andrew Powaleny | July 12, 2018
The remarkable scientific advancements in recent history are due, in part, to thoughtful public policies that promote innovation and discovery. These policies support the tireless efforts of more...
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