Drug Pricing

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Letter to Senate Finance Committee on concerns with drug pricing proposals

Oct 6, 2021

We, the undersigned 46 organizations, on behalf of millions of American patients who live with complex, chronic health conditions such as HIV, autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and hepatitis, are pleased that your committee and Congress are focused on advancing policies and measures that improve prescription drug affordability and access for the American people. We believe there are clear actions that Congress can take right now to help patients access, afford, and adhere to the medications they need to stay healthy. However, several proposals on the table would create great challenges for those we serve and have negative implications for vulnerable communities and future treatment innovations.

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Comments in response to request for information re: reporting on pharmacy benefits and prescription drug costs

Jul 22, 2021

We, the undersigned 58 organizations, on behalf of millions of patients and American consumers who live with complex conditions such as HIV, autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and hepatitis, write in response to the Request for Information Regarding Reporting on Pharmacy Benefits and Prescription Drug Costs.  The patients we represent rely on prescription drugs to treat their health conditions and prevent others. We are pleased that the Biden administration is moving forward with the requirement that insurance plans must report on various data points associated with prescription drug spending. We believe with this greater understanding and transparency of prescription drug costs, you can better implement policies and measures that increase competition, improve prescription drug affordability and access for the American people. 

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Support of the PBM Accountability Study Act (HR 1829)

May 4, 2021

The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute strongly supports The PBM Accountability Study Act (HR 1829), which would require the Government Accountability Office to provide a comprehensive report to Congress on the ways in which PBMs influence the pricing of pharmaceuticals, impede competition, use rebates and also provide recommendations on ways to lower prescription drug costs.

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Letter to Secretary Becerra about Policies & Solutions to Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Patients

Apr 23, 2021

We, the undersigned 124 organizations, on behalf of millions of patients and American consumers who live with complex conditions such as HIV, autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and hepatitis, write to congratulate you on becoming Secretary and express our deep commitment and interest in working with you, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Biden administration to implement policies and measures that improve prescription drug affordability and access for the American people.

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Comments on NAIC draft pharmacy benefit manager model law

Dec 21, 2020

The HIV+HEP Policy Institute, a leading HIV and hepatitis policy organization promoting quality and affordable healthcare for people living with or at risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other serious and chronic health conditions, is pleased to submit comments on the draft NAIC Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) Model Law…

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