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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Amgen suing Colorado over drug price caps, abortion pills, and more

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Novo Nordisk plans to seek coverage by Germany’s public health insurance scheme for the use of its Wegovy drug to cut the risk of strokes and heart attacks, if the extended indication wins European approval , Reuters notes.

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Anas Batikhi, Founder & CEO at Santechture Shares on RCM-Tech, A Necessity in The Healthcare Industry

PharmaShots

Anas Batikhi: The healthcare sector, an ongoing evolving industry on its own, is simply a flowing stream of processes, revenues & valuable health outcomes. Getting this process wrong is detrimental to any revenue collections resulting from availing services to the patient.

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NHC Comments on House Budget Committee Health Cost RFI

Putting Patients First Blog

As the primary insurer for millions of Americans and as the programs that drive decisions throughout the health ecosystem, these federal programs can be a critical driver of innovations. Finally, the timing of the scoring process can be frustrating when working to advance good policy. Best Price).

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NHC Comments on Help Committee Pandemic Preparedness RFI

Putting Patients First Blog

Addressing Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) In 2019, an estimated 1.27 Provisions to Ensure Coverage During Future PHEs The pandemic has underscored the importance of meaningful, affordable health insurance coverage. By increasing the eligibility for these supports, more consumers are able to afford health insurance.

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

Putting Patients First Blog

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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Top Performing Drug – Trikafta/Kaftrio (May Edition)

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The analysis of Trikafta/Kaftrio’s past 4 years (as approved in 2019) revenue is showcased below through a graphical representation. Limited Coverage: Insurance coverage and reimbursement policies may vary, leading to potential barriers for some patients in accessing Trikafta.

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MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients

The Thyroid Pharmacist

4] One of the key things to note is that this gene variation also prevents people from properly methylating, which is one of the body’s key detox processes that helps them get rid of toxins. However, some may be concerned with this genetic information getting reported on insurance or to employers.