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MEDICARE PROPOSES STIFF CUTS FOR HEART PROCEDURE PRODUCTS

April 13, 2006

The federal government proposed stiff Medicare reimbursement cutbacks for heart products like pacemakers, defibrillators and stents, but the cuts may be softened before a new rule is officially determined later this year, clouding the potential impact for affected companies.
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