Witnesses praised during a May 16 hearing provisions of the "Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017," designed to improve and strengthen Medicare coverage for patients suffering from multiple conditions. (Also see "Chronic Care Bill Would Pay Big Dividends In Telehealth Reimbursements" - Medtech Insight, 7 April, 2017.)
Insurer representatives, a health-policy official and a Harvard University neurology professor testified about the bill before the Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. During the hearing, Hatch cited the open process used by the panel to gather comments from stakeholders on draft versions of the bill in 2015 and 2016
Read the full article – start your free trial today!
Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Medtech Insight for daily insights
- Start your 7-day free trial
- Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
- Access comprehensive global coverage
- Enjoy instant access – no credit card required
Already a subscriber?