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NCHC Writes Letter to CMS Supporting CMMI

June 10, 2019 By Ali Javery

We recently expressed cautious support for the CMMI Geographic Direct Provider Contracting model in a letter to CMS. New opportunities for physician groups, health plans, and other organizations to partner to serve Medicare, and Medicare and Medicaid dual-eligible beneficiaries could bring new innovations in care delivery to more beneficiaries. As the number of alternative payment […]

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Insulin: the Life Saving Drug that Needs to be Affordable

April 26, 2019 By Gabby Battino

Enough is enough–it is time for Congress to address rising insulin prices. Congress has failed to take any action to address the rising cost of insulin. However, the Protecting Access to Biosimilars Act of 2019, introduced by Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) in early April, is a promising first step to address the issue. The Energy […]

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Reflections on Binding Arbitration Briefing

April 16, 2019 By Gabby Battino

As Congress and the Trump Administration consider policies to address rising prescription drug prices, the National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC) hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on March 15th to put one promising option on the table: the use of binding arbitration in Medicare Part D to determine prices for a limited set of drugs. […]

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Policy Solutions to Address the Rising Cost of Insulin

March 19, 2019 By Gabby Battino

Juvenile diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that affects over 1.25 million Americans.  Also known as Type 1 diabetes, it occurs when the body stops producing the blood-glucose regulating hormone insulin; thus, juvenile diabetics must receive consistent insulin therapy to survive.  Although insulin was discovered in the 1920s, prices for the drug are astronomical by today’s […]

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NCHC Writes Letter to Senator Alexander on Health Care Costs

March 5, 2019 By Gabby Battino

On February 28th, NCHC wrote a letter to the Senate HELP Committee addressed to Senator Alexander. The letter was in response to a request from Senator Alexander asking for policy recommendations to address the rising costs of health care. You can read the entire letter here.

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Mission

To bring together key stakeholders in order to achieve an affordable, high-value health care system for patients and consumers, for employers and other payers, and for taxpayers.

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NCHC Recent Policy Correspondence

  • NCHC Writes Letter to CMS Supporting CMMI
  • Insulin: the Life Saving Drug that Needs to be Affordable
  • John Rother’s Orphan Drug Presentation
  • Policy Solutions to Address the Rising Cost of Insulin
  • NCHC comments on Medicare Advantage Telehealth Benefits
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National Coalition on Health Care

Who We Represent The National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC) was formed more than two decades ago to help achieve comprehensive health system change and is currently led by John Rother. We aim to be a leader in promoting a healthy population and a more effective, efficient and responsive health system that provides quality care for all. NCHC is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of organizations. Our growing Coalition represents more than 80 participating organizations, including medical societies, businesses, unions, health care providers, faith-based associations, pension and health funds, insurers, and groups representing consumers, … Read More...

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  • NATIONAL COALITION ON HEALTH CARE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE GOAL OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE IN THE U.S.
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  • NCHC Writes Letter to CMS Supporting CMMI
  • The Hill: Is arbitration an answer for high drug prices?
  • Insulin: the Life Saving Drug that Needs to be Affordable

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