ITT—Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy—is a breakthrough treatment for patients suffering from inoperable brain tumors and epilepsy. emmer.house.gov/press-releas…

Emmer Sends Letter to Protect Life-Saving Medical Therapies for Patients in Need

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Manufactured in Minnesota and used by doctors all over the country, LITT medical devices can shrink or eliminate tumors and lesions inside of a patient’s skull.

Sep 29, 2021 · 9:01 PM UTC

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However, for patients across America, access to LITT is at risk. The new @CMSGov Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule, which is being implemented without a public comment period, will significantly reduce hospital compensation for the treatment.
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This week, I wrote a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging her to rethink this rule, allow patients increased access to LITT, and immediately remedy the procedural misstep. Read more here ⤵️
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Replying to @GOPMajorityWhip
There it is. You care about the money & device makers here. This disabled Minnesotan hasn't been able to get health coverage since 2014. I know you don't care about the lives impacted.