SMITH, MATSUI INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO EXPAND ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING IVIG TREATMENT

Washington, April 27 -- Rep. Adrian Smith issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) introduced the PI Post Acute Access Act to expand access to life-saving care for individuals with primary immunodeficiencies (PI). Their bipartisan legislation would create a dedicated payment within Medicare for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) to provide intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatments onsite. This would prevent dangerous treatment delays, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and ensure vulnerable patients get the care they need when and where they need it.

"Outdated billing measures should not prevent vulnerable patients from receiving lifesaving care when and where they ...