The Urgent Need for Medicare Reimbursement for Home Infusion Antibiotics Amidst a Pandemic.

Streifel, Amber C; Sikka, Monica K · Clin Infect Dis · 2020

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Abstract

Medicare does not reimburse for home infusion; patients requiring outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy must seek treatment in high-risk settings. We recommend policy change to allow for adequate social distancing during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

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