House Members Join Fight Over CMS Hospital Equipment Maintenance Policy
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
In a letter to CMS, five House members raised concerns about a potential policy change that would allow hospitals to deviate from manufacturer-specified equipment maintenance standards. CDRH Director Jeffrey Shuren says FDA has shared its concerns with CMS.
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