Reimbursement Briefs: TAVR Trial; Competitive Bidding Suppliers; OIG, GAO Reports
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
CMS approves coverage for Direct Flow TAVR study and announces durable medical equipment competitive bidding suppliers; OIG uncovers inappropriate payments for durable medical equipment. More reimbursement news.
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