Multi-year HCFA reform effort by Congress kicks off at June 27 hearing

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the proposed legislation on reform of the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) are discussed. Members of the House will seek to introduce changes to HCFA's administration of the Medicare scheme.

United States. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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OPPS list of additional pass-through devices expected week of July 3

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Changes to the Outpatient prospective payment system used under the Medicare scheme are expected. The implementation of the payment system and the views of device manufacturers are discussed.

Analysis, Prospective payment systems (Medical care)

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OEMs, FDA still at odds over premarket requirements for reprocessed SUDs

Article Abstract:

The laws governing the reuse of single use medical devices are discussed. Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration for both reprocessors and original manufacturers is summarized.

Disposable medical supplies, Medical supplies, Disposable

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