Mind Your Bs and Ds
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
There is a new variable to consider in drug development: which Medicare coverage system is more desirable: the Part B system for physician-administered drugs or Part D for the traditional retail market. But why choose one when you can play in both?
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