HOME INFUSION THERAPY: Differences between Medicare and Private Insurers' Coverage.

HOME drug infusion therapy; MEDICARE; HEALTH insurance; HEALTH policy; INSURANCE companies; UNITED States. Government Accountability Office

The article presents a study of the Government Accountability Office of the U.S. on home drug infusion therapy. It discusses the differences between Medicare and private insurers' coverage. It offers a description of the coverage of the therapy components under Medicare fee-for-service (FFS), coverage and payment for such therapy by other health insurers, and the utilization and quality management practices.