Breakthrough Device Coverage Legislation Introduced In House
Trade groups applaud bipartisan bill
Executive Summary
A bipartisan group of representatives introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023 to provide seniors access breakthrough devices.
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