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Chuikyo OKs Health Coverage for Optune Lua, CDx for Inluriyo and Elevidys

January 26, 2026

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Japan’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) on January 23 approved NHI coverage for six medical devices and three lab test products, with reimbursement listing set for March 1 and February 1, respectively. Among the devices gaining coverage is Novocure’s…

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