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CMS' Annual Report Reveals a Projected 15% Increase in the Industry

Published in Government Relations on June 20, 2023

Listen below as Alan Morris, Director of Research and Strategy, shares insights from the Heartland Conference session on the DME industry. CMS's annual report reveals a projected 15% increase in the industry, driven by COVID-19's impact and the shift to home-based care.

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