Break it Down: EBR gets approval for WiSE in reimbursement scheme
In this episode, host Tylah Tully takes a look at EBR Systems (ASX:EBR), which has received preliminary approval from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) reimbursement scheme.
The scheme encourages hospitals to adopt breakthrough technologies that deliver clear clinical benefits but aren't yet covered under standard Medicare payments. and will drive adoption for EBR's WiSE CRT System.
Watch the video to learn more.
While EBR Systems is a Stockhead advertiser, it did not sponsor this content.
Originally published as Break it Down: EBR gets approval for WiSE in reimbursement scheme
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