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Press Release: VBID Elements in Build Back Better Act passed by House of Representatives

Build Back Better Act passed by House of RepresentativesIncludes V-BID Elements On November 19, 2021 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376), which allocates funds to combat climate change, bolster the U.S. social safety net, and expand healthcare. The bill promotes elements of value-based insurance design (V-BID), including pre-deductible coverage and cost sharing cap of $35 month on selected insulin products (Sec. 27001), a $2,000/year cap and even monthly distribution of out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries (Sec. 139201 and 139202), and the removal of co-pays for vaccines under Medicare Part D as recommended by ACIP (Sec. 139402). Excerpts from the bill are included below.SEC. 27001. SEC. 726. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO COST-SHARING FOR CERTAIN INSULIN PRODUCTS"(a) IN GENERAL.-- for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage shall [...]

V-BID Interns2021-12-14T19:26:08+05:00December 7th, 2021|Uncategorized|

V-BID Center Update: November 2021

Our November 2021 newsletter features policy developments, literature items, media reports, and events supporting continued momentum for multiple V-BID Center initiatives throughout November.

V-BID Interns2021-11-25T00:19:48+05:00November 25th, 2021|Center Updates, News|

Press Release: Employers Increase Patient Access to Preventive Care for Chronic Conditions

New NPC-funded research by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) has found that many employers would like to further broaden pre-deductible coverage for medications and health services used to treat common chronic conditions.

V-BID Interns2021-10-15T23:42:14+05:00October 15th, 2021|News, Press Releases|

V-BID Center Update: Enhancing Health Equity and the ACA Preventive Services Mandate

Our September 2021 newsletter features policy developments, literature items, media reports, and events supporting continued momentum for multiple V-BID Center initiatives throughout September.

V-BID Interns2021-10-25T09:29:37+05:00October 1st, 2021|Center Updates, News|

Thursday, September 30, 2021: Smarter Health Care Coalition & AHIP Panel Discussion on Chronic Disease Coverage

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, V-BID Center director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, spoke at a chronic health care briefing, hosted by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and the Smarter Health Care Coalition (SHCC).

V-BID Interns2021-09-29T22:02:22+05:00September 29th, 2021|Events, Other Events|

Tuesday, September 21, 2021: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture

On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, V-BID Center director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick,  virtually presented to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Futurescape of Medicine series. 

V-BID Interns2021-09-20T20:59:47+05:00September 20th, 2021|Events, Other Events|

Tuesday, August 17, 2021: HealthPayerIntelligence Virtual Summit Keynote

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, V-BID Center director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, served as the keynote speaker for the 2021 HealthPayerIntelligence Virtual Summit: Plotting a Path Forward.

V-BID Interns2021-08-17T02:21:55+05:00August 17th, 2021|Events, Other Events|
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