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Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins.

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5/7/2008--Introduced.
Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon collection of data and completion of a review, to provide, if appropriate, to physicians and hospitals furnishing... more

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May 08, 2008 IDF Applauds Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Life-Saving ...

for introducing S. 2990, “The Medicare IVIG Access Act.” The bill seeks adequate reimbursement for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and ...

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May 08, 2008 IDF Applauds Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Life-Saving ...

for introducing S. 2990, “The Medicare IVIG Access Act.” The bill seeks adequate reimbursement for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and ...

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May 14, 2008 IDF Applauds Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Life Saving ...

for introducing S. 2990, “The Medicare IVIG Access Act.” The bill seeks adequate reimbursement for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and accompanying care in the management of patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases ...

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May 09, 2008 WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2990, The Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008

US Congress: S. 2990, The Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008.

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Similar to the House bill, S. 2990 intends to improve reimbursement for IVIG for Medicare beneficiaries. It will also provide coverage under the Part B home infusion benefit for related items and services in hopes that all patients with ...

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