October 28, 2021: NCHR comments on the proposed PDUFA VII Commitment Letter from the FDA.
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Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition Comment on CMS’s Proposed Decision Memo on Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
February 10, 2022: As members of the Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition, we strongly support the CMS proposed decision to limit the coverage of these drugs to patients participating in clinical trials, because it will provide the evidence needed regarding safety and effectiveness for the Medicare population.
Read More »Scientific Coalition Comment on CMS’s Proposed Decision Memo on Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
February 10, 2022: We strongly support the CMS proposed decision to limit the coverage of these Alzheimer’s drugs to patients participating in clinical trials, as a way to determine if the drug is safe and effective for Medicare patients before covering the cost for millions of patients. This will provide the scientific evidence needed so that patients and family members can make informed decisions based on unbiased information.
Read More »NCHR Comments on CMS’s Proposed Decision Memo on Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
February 10, 2022: We strongly support the CMS proposed decision to limit the coverage of this class of drugs while requiring additional clinical trials to ensure safety and effectiveness for the Medicare population.
Read More »Statement of Dr. Diana Zuckerman Regarding the January 11, 2022 CMS Decision about Aduhelm
January 11, 2022: Dr. Diana Zuckerman, president of NCHR, speaks in favor of CMS decision to limit coverage of the Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm.
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