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Introduced
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
In Committee
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of prescription digital therapeutics under such titles, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023, aims to provide coverage and payment for prescription digital therapeutics under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Prescription digital therapeutics are defined as FDA-cleared or approved digital products, devices, or applications that primarily use software to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a payment methodology and product-specific codes for these digital therapeutics under Medicare, as well as mandate reporting requirements for manufacturers. Additionally, the bill adds prescription digital therapeutics as a covered benefit under the Medicaid program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (27)
Kevin Hern (R)*,
Mike Carey (R),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Don Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Deborah Ross (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
David Trone (D),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/17/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Availability and Affordability of Medical Devices and Equipment
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1458/all-info | 03/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1458/BILLS-118hr1458ih.pdf | 03/27/2023 |
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