Coding & Reimbursement Luncheon: Success and Challenges in Advocating for Improved Blood Reimbursement
Program Code: 5317-A
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Theresa Wiegmann, JD, AABB

SPEAKERS
Theresa Wiegmann, JD, AABB
David Perez, President, Gambro BCT
Joseph Gatewood, AdvaMed

DESCRIPTION
This session will provide a progress report on initiatives to enhance Medicare reimbursement for blood products and services. It will update attendees on recent developments at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS) and look forward to what needs to be done to ensure future Medicare payments adequately cover blood safety advances.