ASCO Seeking Immediate Oral Chemotherapy Coverage Under Medicare Part B
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
American Society of Clinical Oncology says Medicare Part B demonstration project covering oral chemotherapy is not enough. Group wants legislation to provide "transitional" coverage until full Medicare Rx benefit starts in 2006.
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