Faster Medicare Coverage for Breakthrough Medical Devices.
This bill aims to accelerate patient access to the latest, breakthrough medical devices under the Medicare program. This means innovative medical technologies will be available more quickly to individuals covered by Medicare, potentially improving treatment quality and health outcomes. The bill introduces temporary coverage and streamlined payment procedures to facilitate the rapid adoption of new devices.
Key points
Expedited inclusion of innovative medical devices into Medicare, ensuring patients gain access without lengthy delays.
Temporary Medicare coverage for breakthrough medical devices for up to 4 years, facilitating their market entry.
Streamlined coding and payment processes for new devices, reducing bureaucracy and speeding up availability.
Requirement for data collection on device effectiveness and costs after the temporary coverage period to assess long-term value.
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