title: Medicare reimbursement and the use of biologic agents: incentives, access, the public good, and optimal care.
authors.forename: Michael M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000191:economics*; D019985:Benchmarking; D001685:Biological Factors / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D000069285:Infliximab; D016345:Medicare Part B / Q000191:economics; D054524:Medicare Part D / Q000191:economics*; D012052:Reimbursement, Incentive; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D001685:Biological Factors; D000069285:Infliximab
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