Senators Raise Concerns With Part B Drug Pay Demo's Size, Effect On Rural Providers

By Michelle M. Stein / June 28, 2016 at 8:34 PM
Senators on both sides of the aisle questioned the size of CMS' proposed Part B drug pay demonstration Tuesday (June 28), while many lawmakers also raised concerns over how the demonstration could affect small-practice providers and those in rural areas. CMS Deputy Administrator and Chief Medical Officer Patrick Conway said the agency is looking to see if adjustments to the demonstration's size, the effects on rural providers and small practices, and patient access are necessary in the final rule in...


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