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NHC Submits Comments on CMS’ Proposed Rule on Marketplace Integrity and Affordability

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Other members include health-related associations and nonprofit organizations including the provider, research, and family caregiver communities; and businesses and organizations representing biopharmaceuticals, devices, diagnostics, generics, and payers.

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Specialty pharma’s next big opportunity: it’s time for patient access to adopt an open protocol

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In January 2020, the financial conglomerate Visa announced it was acquiring a relatively unknown startup, Plaid, for $5.3 Their patient journey typically requires engaging with discrete service providers, who are often using antiquated means of communication. Visa had established a stranglehold on financial transactions.

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

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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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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the US, most private health insurers have been slow to cover the cost of anti-obesity therapeutics. Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D do not generally cover approved weight loss medications like Saxenda, but Medicare Advantage plans may allow for expanded coverage, as per the Medicare.org site.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the US, most private health insurers have been slow to cover the cost of anti-obesity therapeutics. Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D do not generally cover approved weight loss medications like Saxenda, but Medicare Advantage plans may allow for expanded coverage, as per the Medicare.org site.

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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. But a 2020 study of 34 women with hypothyroidism actually found that the MTHFR gene variant is significantly associated with hypothyroidism. [11]

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NHC Comments on Draft CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions

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Ensure Comprehensive Transparency in Formulary Management: Provide clear, comprehensive guidelines to Part D plans to ensure transparency in plan coverage, tiering, and utilization management (UM) policies, offering safeguards against practices that could restrict access to necessary treatments.