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Article: Pennsylvania Leadership Applauded for Legislation Leading to Increased Access to Life-Saving Lab Tests.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- July 1, 2009
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U.S. Senator Arlen Specter yesterday introduced legislation that will improve access to life-saving diagnostic tests for patients who might otherwise be denied. The Patient Access to Critical Lab Tests Act (S.1220) will eliminate burdensome Medicare billing regulations which discourage hospitals from ordering revolutionary lab tests needed to clarify complicated diagnoses and identify uniquely effective methods of treatment. This bill serves as a companion to HR 1699, introduced by U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) and co-sponsored by U.S. Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) and Mike Doyle (PA-14) (see also Pennsylvania Bio).
"Pennsylvania is incredibly fortunate ...
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