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NHIA writes to Congressman Price in support of the Market Pricing Program construct, while noting ongoing concerns with competitive bidding. May 7, 2013 NHIA supports bill, HR 232, to support direct Medicare payment to pharmacies for drugs used in implanted infusion pumps. May 7, 2013
NHIA Submits comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Compounding Draft Legislation May 3, 2013 NHIA Responds to Office of the Inspector General Report on Part B Infused Drugs released on February 20, 2013. February 26, 2013
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NHIA urges FDA Drug Shortage Unit to address the IV Fat Emulsion (IVFE) Shortage, sharing member concerns about potential patient harm from a lack of IVFE. February 4, 2013 NHIA Alert—Intravenous (IV) Fat Emulsion Shortage Update February 4, 2013 NHIA emails Jonathan Blum to request follow up to September 14th competitive bidding questions to CBIC. October 22, 2012 NHIA raises further concerns with Jonathan Blum of CMS regarding competitive bidding re-compete. September 25, 2012
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News and Updates
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Releases Compounding Pharmacy Legislation Draft April 26, 2013 Incoming Board Chair Paul Mastrapa Urges Members to Embrace Change, Participate in NHIA Activities, Advocate Locally; Legislative Advocacy Team Discusses Health Care Reform and Grassroots Activity April 9, 2013 Outgoing Board Chair Mary Cope Reflects on Association. Keynote Speaker Richard "Pitch" Picciotto, Recounts How Teamwork and Experience Payoff in the Face of Adversity April 9, 2013
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NHIA Kicks Off 2013 Conference and Exposition with New Approaches to Navigating Today's Shifting Health Care Marketplace. April 8, 2013 Past Board Chair Lynn Giglione Presented 2013 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award. April 8, 2013 CMS announces that sequestration will result in Medicare reducing payments for Part A and B services by 2% beginning April 1, 2013. March 11, 2013 NHIA Efforts on Competitive Bidding Profiled by HME News January 15, 2013 |
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