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NPC Comments on Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model [CMS-5528-IFC]
NPC explains how using payment models based on pricing in other countries could have a negative impact on patient outcomes, access to treatments and future innovation.
The American Journal of Managed Care® Adds National Pharmaceutical Council to Strategic Alliance Partnership Program
The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and Pharmacy Times® today announced that the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) has joined their Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) programs.
Assessing Consumer and Employer Willingness to Pay for New Medical Technologies
This study examines whether health care consumers and large employers would be willing to continue to pay for new medical technologies associated with significant improvements in patient health…
Empowering the Patient Voice in Value Assessment: Paving the Way for MCDA
The National Health Council (NHC) and National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) co-hosted a webinar that explored how multi-criteria decision-making analysis (MCDA) can be used in value assessment.
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: Can It Help Make Value Assessment More Patient Centered?
This white paper identifies good practices and key considerations for integrating the patient voice into patient-centered multi-criteria decision analysis.
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: A Way to Put Patient Concerns Front and Center in Value Assessment?
NHC and NPC released a white paper outlining multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), an approach to value assessment that may more holistically address patients’ concerns, experiences and treatment…
NPC Comments on PCORI's Proposed Principles for the Consideration of the Full Range of Outcomes Data
NPC offered public feedback to PCORI on its new mandate to consider the full range of patient-centered outcomes in its research.
National Pharmaceutical Council Names Dr. Robert Dubois as Interim President and CEO
As interim president and CEO, Dr. Robert Dubois plans to focus on two priorities: continuing to leverage NPC's ongoing evidence-based research, partnerships and education, and preparing for future…
Building on NPC’s Commitment to Sound Health Policy Research and Evidence-based Dialogue
As the interim leader of NPC, Dr. Robert Dubois is focused on two priorities: continuing to leverage NPC's evidence-based research, partnerships, and education, and preparing for future policy…
National Pharmaceutical Council and Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy Announce New Health Policy Fellow
Dr. Salama Freed has been named NPC/Duke-Margolis Health Policy Fellow for 2020-22.
Ready, Fire, Aim: How Not to Approach COVID Pricing Discussions
NPC raises concerns about various approaches to considering pricing for COVID-19 treatments.
National Pharmaceutical Council 2019 Annual Report
NPC's 2019 annual report outlines how the organization is driving discussions on some of the most complex topics in health care policy.
Are Value-based Arrangements the Answer We’ve Been Waiting For?
A study by NPC suggests that while value-based arrangements can be one of many tools that payers leverage to address rising costs, it is also important to recognize the strengths and limitations…
A Wish List for the Health Care Sector in 2020
NPC President and CEO Dan Leonard reflects on the health policy issues he hopes will be addressed in 2020.
NPC Weighs in on CMS Oncology Care First Model
NPC submitted comments regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation informal request for information on the Oncology Care First Model.
Johnson & Johnson’s Blasine Penkowski Elected National Pharmaceutical Council Board Chair
NPC announced that Blasine Penkowski, MBA, Chief Strategic Customer Officer of Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., has been elected Chair of NPC’s Board of Directors for 2019-2020.
Current Landscape: Value Assessment Frameworks
This report analyzed seven existing U.S. value assessment frameworks, comparing and contrasting the strengths and limitations associated with each framework.
Three Themes You’ll Take Away From “Health Spending: Moving From Theory to Action”
Health spending is increasing in the United States, but what steps are being taken to address this challenge? Join Health Affairs and the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) on September 11 for an…