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Core Viewpoint - The first national "Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Directory" has been officially released, including 19 drugs that cover treatments for tumors, rare diseases, chronic diseases, and Alzheimer's disease [1][20]. Group 1: Overview of the Drug Directory - The directory includes 19 drugs, with a focus on those with high clinical value and innovation that exceed basic medical insurance coverage [1][20]. - The National Medical Insurance Administration received 141 submissions for the directory, with 121 passing initial reviews, ultimately including 19 drugs from 18 innovative pharmaceutical companies [4][23]. Group 2: Inclusion of CAR-T Therapies - Five CAR-T cell therapies from companies like Fosun Kite, Huyuan Bio, and WuXi AppTec have been included, which are among the most advanced cancer treatments globally [5][24]. - The inclusion of these therapies, previously priced over one million yuan, is expected to significantly alleviate the financial burden on patients [5][24]. Group 3: Impact on Commercial Health Insurance - The directory aims to enhance the integration of commercial health insurance with basic medical insurance, contributing to a multi-tiered medical security system [3][22]. - The commercial health insurance sector is projected to see a premium income of 977.3 billion yuan in 2024, with expectations to exceed one trillion yuan for the first time [14][16]. Group 4: Challenges and Opportunities - Despite the potential benefits, commercial health insurance faces challenges in pricing and risk management, particularly with newly listed drugs lacking extensive data [17][18]. - The directory's release is seen as a critical step in China's healthcare security system, but effective integration with commercial health insurance remains a significant challenge [19][20].