HIMA Device Industry Strategic Study Update Expected In January 2000
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
A Health Industry Manufacturers Association-sponsored study scheduled to commence sometime in January will focus on the state of the medical device sector and the impact of Medicare regulations on patient access to medical devices since 1995.
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