AVBCC Value-Based Voices
AVBCC Value-Based Voices
Rachael
Navigating Value and Policy in U.S. Cancer Care and Pharma Pricing
34 minutes Posted Apr 30, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Introduction to the value-based cancer care landscape
The context around MFN policies and international reference pricing
Deep dive into the CMS models: Generous, Globe, and Guard
Operational and philosophical questions about international prices influence
The potential legal and political challenges ahead for MFN implementation
Legislative efforts to codify drug pricing policies
Political momentum and public opinion on international pricing
Litigation threats and constitutional issues regarding MFN policies
Potential impacts of European-style HTA analysis on FDA approvals
China's role and global market shifts linked to US policies
Addressing middlemen and PBMs: reforms and new legislation
The future of PBMs and their adaptation to reform pressures
How independent pharmacies are affected by new rules
Impact of reform on oncology drug launches and manufacturer strategies
The role of PBMs in cancer care and contract negotiations
Reintroducing value-based payment models
Future of Medicare Part D and cost control measures
Rising outpatient and out-of-pocket costs driven by rebate-driven pricing
The ongoing debate over 340B program expansion and litigation
The influence of courts versus legislation on healthcare policy
The growth of hospital profits from pharmacy and ancillary services
Final thoughts and the importance of staying informed with evolving healthcare trends
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International reference pricing could drastically reshape drug costs in the U.S. and threaten domestic innovation. In this latest episode of AVBCC’s Value-Based Voices, join Jayson Slotnik, JD, MPH, Partner, Health Policy Strategies, Inc., and Member of the AVBCC Board of Directors, and healthcare policy strategist Brian Reid, MS, Founder of Reid Strategic, as they unpack the complex debate over the proposed international MFN models like Globe, Guard, and Generous — and whether they will do m...