CMS Kicks Can Down Road By Pushing MCIT Breakthrough Devices Rule To Dec. 15. Here’s Why
Executive Summary
In a move that will undoubtedly ruffle industry feathers, the US Medicare agency on 14 May issued a final rule that moves implementation of the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology rule to the end of the year.
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