How Medicare Coverage Diversifies Access to Innovation
Appropriate Medicare reimbursement of high-intensity focused ultrasound for prostate disease is a significant development for the treatment for men 65 years and older today.
How to get nationwide reimbursement for novel medical technology
Attaining reimbursement often has the greatest impact on patient access and can progress a new treatment toward widespread adoption.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Patients can still get Medicare prescription coverage 32 days after dying, and you’re paying for it
Because of a bizarre bureaucratic rule, Medicare has been fronting the bill for filled prescriptions even after a patient has died. For obvious reasons, this is getting a second look. The Health and Human Services Department’s inspector general says the Medicare rule allows payment for prescriptions filled up to 32 days after a patient’s death. This […]