Cell And Gene Therapy Outcomes-Based Contracts In Medicaid Need ‘National’ Support,' HHS Says
Executive Summary
The demonstration project planned by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is in keeping with past agency efforts to promote value-based contracts for cell and gene therapy.
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