Faster Access to New Medical Devices for Children via Medicare Payments
This law aims to speed up children's access to modern medical devices by streamlining the Medicare payment process. It requires the establishment of standard payment rates (Relative Value Units) for new, specialized pediatric technologies upon manufacturer request. This ensures that doctors can more quickly and easily use innovative devices specifically designed for young patients, improving healthcare quality.
Key points
Accelerated establishment of payment rates for new medical devices designed for children (qualifying pediatric technologies), increasing their availability in medical facilities.
The changes apply to FDA-approved devices predominantly used by or specifically designed for pediatric populations.
The provisions take effect on January 1, 2026, ensuring that innovations for children have established payment standards within the Medicare system.
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