Medicare Premiums and Aduhelm: The Political Headache Continues
Executive Summary
CMS took pains in its final national coverage determination to try to mend fences with FDA; how the NCD will play with Medicare recipients remains an open question, especially since the Alzheimer’s-induced premium hikes remain in effect.
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