Real-World Evidence Deemed Essential For Breakthrough Designations

A panel of experts in the health care and medical device industries discussed the fate of the Medicare Coverage for Innovative Technology (MCIT) rule during AdvaMed’s annual Medtech Conference.

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There’s no clear path forward for Medicare coverage of innovative devices, a panel of experts in the health care and medical device industries said during AdvaMed’s annual Medtech Conference.

In a move strongly criticized by industry, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to withdraw...

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