Bill Could Jeopardize State Coverage Mandates For Screening, Diabetes
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Legislation designed to cut health benefit costs for small employers could limit patient access to cancer screening services and diabetes equipment, some device firms and patient advocacy groups contend
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