Industry Should Guard Against Carrier Consolidation, Ex-CMS Official Says
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Device firms should be prepared to defend the local coverage process against potential consolidation of carriers under the Medicare Modernization Act, according to The Health Strategies Consultancy Reimbursement Director Perry Bridger
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