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March 23, 2015

RAC appeals system for disputed Medicare payments has flaws

Small healthcare providers – such as orthotic and prosthetic firms – are feeling significant financial strain due to the backlog of Medicare reimbursement appeals, according to a new analysis from Dobson DaVanzo & Associates (Dobson DaVanzo) commissioned by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA; Washington). Read More

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RX-10616 improves radiotherapy efficacy in HNSCC

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Antiretroviral therapies against HIV have been in use for more than 30 years and have enabled people living with HIV to maintain undetectable viral levels. Many...