Reps Ramstad, Thomas Medicare Coverage Bills Set Specific Deadlines
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Legislation (HR 2338) introduced June 24 by Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-Minn.) proposes a 30-day deadline for Health Care Financing Administration officials to meet with a device sponsor to discuss Medicare coverage.
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