Industry Leaders Urge Congress, CMS To Expand Coverage Of Breakthrough Devices

Medtech leaders urged Congress to ensure coverage of breakthrough devices during a hearing by the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health.

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Medtech industry leaders testified before the US House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health about the dire need for breakthrough device coverage.

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