Monoclonal Antibodies For COVID Suffer Access Problems Due To Limited Infusion Reimbursement
Executive Summary
Unused supply for the Lilly and Regeneron therapies has policymakers considering Medicare payment changes for providers managing outpatient infusion, but those may require legislation. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee considers the ‘paradox of unused supply with a relatively scarce product’ and tries to dissect the challenges that may be contributing to the unexpected lack of take-up for the mABs.
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