The intent of this change is to drive improved health outcomes, which could have substantial benefits and downstream impacts, but if enacted, the proposed changes will expand coverage criteria, significantly impacting health plans in quick time
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This creates an unfortunate situation where effective treatment exists but isn't available to everyone who needs it, highlighting the urgent need for continued advocacy
Such decision making underscores broad ethical concerns about health equity, the allocation of scarce resources, and the prioritization of patient populations most in need