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HHS Takes Additional Steps Toward Development Of Vaccine For The Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the department will take important steps necessary to prepare for potential commercial-scale production of a candidate vaccine for the novel Influenza A ( H1N1). The Secretary is directing approximately $1 billion in existing funds that will be used for clinical studies that will take place over the summer and for commercial-scale production of two potential vaccine ingredients for the pre-pandemic influenza stockpile.
Medicare Announces Next Steps On Competitive Bidding Program For Certain Medical Equipment And Supplies
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final regulation with comment period that incorporates changes required by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). This, along with a new Federal advisory committee, are the next steps before CMS restarts the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) consistent with these regulations.
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