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Chuikyo Subcommittee OKs Point-Based Premium Calculation Method, Adoption Scheduled in May
A drug pricing subcommittee of the Central Social Insurance Medical Council, or Chuikyo, on April 23 approved point-based calculation methods proposed by the health ministry to work out premium rates for drugs priced by the similar efficacy comparison method and…
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