AdvaMed Still Wants Full Device-Tax Repeal, But Temporary Moratorium Is A Backup
Executive Summary
While the device lobby group says it will continue to fight for a permanent medical device tax repeal over the next three months, it will consider a temporary repeal if Congress doesn't get its "act together."
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