CMS Issues Medicare Part B Competitive Acquisition Proposed Rule
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
The proposed rule seeks comments on which drugs should be included in the competitive acquisition program, which will start in 2006. CMS is also asking for input related to the bidding process for vendors, including how many should be selected.
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