Part D Issues, Medicaid Drug Rebates On Minds Of Senate Finance Members
Executive Summary
Senate Finance Committee members revealed in their written questions to HHS Secretary-designate Kathleen Sebelius concerns across a wide range of issues, including Medicaid drug rebates and Medicare Part D, that could come to the forefront during the upcoming health care reform debate
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