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Episode 37: Competitive Bidding Questions Answered

Published in Government Relations on August 16, 2019

Host Brian Thompson gets competitive bidding questions answered by VP of Payer and Member Relations, Craig Douglas. The competitive bidding window closes on September 18. With that date coming very soon, Craig answers some of our member's frequently asked questions.

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