Washington, April 27 -- Congresswoman Doris Matsui issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced the PI Post Acute Access Act to expand access to life-saving care for individuals with primary immunodeficiencies (PI). This bipartisan legislation would create a dedicated payment within Medicare for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) to provide intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatments onsite, ultimately preventing dangerous treatment delays, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and ensure vulnerable patients get the care they need when and where they need it.
"Patients living with primary immunodeficiencies should not have to fight through red tape to get the ...