Medicare Payment Demo Would Put Often-Prescribed Cancer Drugs ‘Underwater’
Executive Summary
Community oncology practices and hospitals strongly object to CMS’ plan for testing different reimbursement formula Part B drugs, which is expected to particularly impact treatments for cancer, arthritis and eye disease.
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