Documents

June 2011

• IDSA Backs Home Infusion Bills
• Reactions To HHS Health Reform Waiver Announcement
• CCIIO Releases New Guidance on Annual Limit Restrictions
• AHRQ's Draft Report On Epoetin, Darbepoetin Comparative Effectiveness
• AMA Circulates Letter Opposing MedPAC's Imaging Advice
• DOL Deputy Secretary Outlines 'Campaign To Cut Waste'
• Solis And Ambassadors Of Guatemala, Nicaragua Sign Declarations
• Democrats Call For McKinsey To Release Health Survey Methods
• HHS Announces Availability Of $4 Million In Reform Funds For Community-Based Groups
• Academic, Industry Officials Draft White Paper On Biomedical Device Development
• Home Infusion Industry Applauds Legislation To Close Medicare Home Infusion Coverage Gap
• CRS Offers History Of Medicare Insolvency Projections
• CMS Proposes New Standards For Community Mental Health Centers
• House, Senate Democrats Push To Extend Medicaid Rebates To Dual Eligibles
• Administration Unveils National Prevention Strategy
• Senate Dems To McConnell: Turn To Delivery Reforms, Not Benefit Cuts, To Find Medicare Savings
• Cardiologists Oppose MedPAC's Imaging Recommendation
• OIG Finds Gaps In Medicaid Agencies' Oversight Of 340B Drug Discount Program
• CMS Reminds Stakeholders That Comments Due June 17 On ACO Advance Payment Initiative
• GAO Inventory Of Existing CER Research Conducted By Government Agencies
• Snowe, Kerry Introduce Bill To Close Coverage Gap For Infusion Therapy
• IDSA Tells Gingrey GAIN Act Must Be Enhanced
• DeLauro Introduces FDA Approps Amendment To Add $1 Million To CFSAN
• Medical Imaging Group Urges Congress To Reject MedPAC's Call For Prior Authorization
• Hatch Calls For Comprehensive Medicaid Reform