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Medicare Part B

Washington Focus

Movement in White House-Pharma Industry Standoff on Drug Pricing?

Movement in White House-Pharma Industry Standoff on Drug Pricing?

Aug. 31, 2020 – Following the Democratic and Republican convention attacks on big pharma and President Trump’s acceptance speech for his party’s nomination for re-election – in which he claimed to have already taken effective action to lower prescription drug prices through Executive Orders  – the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is making […]

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General

Guest Commentary: What Might a Part B IPI Model Do to Drug Innovation, Patient Care?

Guest Commentary: What Might a Part B IPI Model Do to Drug Innovation, Patient Care?

By Michael Parenti, Senior Engagement Strategist, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness Feb. 1, 2019 — On Oct. 25, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to test whether phasing down the Medicare payment amount for selected Part B drugs to more closely align with international prices […]

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CHC News

Rawson Shares Short- and Long-term Drug Pricing Fallout at CHC Meeting

Rawson Shares Short- and Long-term Drug Pricing Fallout at CHC Meeting

May 29, 2018 – As the dust settles on the Trump administration’s drug pricing blueprint, the pharmaceutical industry is facing a mixed bag of potential short- and long-term impacts, according to Kate Rawson, Senior Editor, Prevision Policy and The RPM Report. Rawson, who spoke May 23 at the Coalition for Healthcare Communication Rising Leaders Conference […]

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