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HHS said greater understanding of the uses and potential benefits of these treatments is needed among health systems.
Officials are confident that this deal will ensure that there are enough vaccines available for every American who wants one by June 2021.
Officials on Thursday took issue with reports of shortages and a lack of a centralized database.
A circular medical device industry is established on resource conservation, efficiency and cycles of reuse and material recovery.
PhRMA questions the cost savings and says the rule leaves safety considerations to state governments, rather than the required federal oversight.
Thirty-four member health systems are taking part including AdventHealth, Atrium Health and Baptist Health.
Two vaccines and two therapeutics may be approved before the end of the year.
Eligible providers will get payment of 2% of annual revenue from patient care plus an add-on payment.
The law is meant to ensure that healthcare doesn't buckle under the weight of any future pandemics or public health crises.
A "gray market" for bogus products has emerged, with profiteers hoping to benefit from hospitals' need for PPE.