As we explained in the FY 2023 IPPS/LTCH PPS final rule (87 FR 49042), we believe applying the scaling factor is appropriate for purposes of calculating Factor 3 for all hospitals, including new hospitals and hospitals that are treated as new hospitals, in order to improve consistency and predictability across all hospitals
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Formulated as a plant-based, vegetarian option, these capsules harness a naturally occurring intracellular thiol and low molecular weight tripeptide found in living cells
This has led to speculation that the peptide could be useful in probing pathways related to vascular repair and extracellular matrix turnover
Research is exploring its role in treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin disorders, and autoimmune diseases