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The US biosimilar market: Predictions for 2021

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It’s important that the biosimilar market continue to build on the success established last year in 2021. Based on this momentum, we’re making three predictions for 2021: we will see increased competition within individual markets pay off, expansion in the biosimilar channel to include new therapeutic categories, and more regulatory support.

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

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While we recognize CMS intent to strengthen program integrity and reduce fraud, we are deeply concerned that several provisions in this rule will create obstacles to coverage, increase out-of-pocket costs, and disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.

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Lilly defers Alzheimer’s drug filing after CMS’ ‘disappointing’ decision

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Lilly is a little vague on when it will now file donanemab with the FDA – suggesting on its fourth quarter 2021 results call that it may do so later this year – but reiterated that it has little hope of the drug being used ahead of the readout of TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 in mid-2023.

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Kaia Health gets $75m for digital solution to strains and pains of pandemic workplace

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Officially launched in 2016, Kaia’s technology can now be accessed by 60 million patients worldwide and it claims to be the biggest player in digital MSK in terms of coverage. “Last year saw record investment in digital health and according to a Rock Health report this continued into 2021, with $6.7

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NHC Submits Welcome Letter to 119th Congress

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Medicaid is a critical lifeline for patients and provides insurance for nearly 80 million people across every state in the country. Prevent health insurance premium increases. Since the enhanced APTCs were first enacted in 2021, they have helped 9.4 million Americans gain access to high-quality and affordable health coverage.

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NHC Comments on Negotiation Data Elements and Drug Price Negotiation Process for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 under Sections 11001 and 11002 of the IRA ICR Forms

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The NHC appreciates CMS’ efforts to gather patient-centered data as part of this ICR and its commitment to making the process more relevant for patients and patient organizations. While we acknowledge these improvements, it is important to note that some aspects of the data collection process may remain challenging.

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Frontiers Health Steering Committee spotlight: Eugene Borukhovich

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In this latest coverage, pharmaphorum speaks with Eugene Borukhovich. Borukhovich is hesitant to compare this year’s conference with the 2021 event. “I If we look at insurers, during the kind of peak of the pandemic, insurers were not paying out, so, there was in theory lots of cash saved up for further investments.