Advisory panel speaks out against proposed decrease in separately payable drug reimbursement for 2009
Briefings on APCs, December 1, 2008
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One of the more controversial provisions of the 2009 OPPS proposed rule is CMS’ plan to reduce drug reimbursement for separately payable drugs from the current average sales price (ASP) plus 5% to ASP plus 4%.
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