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Introduced
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
In Committee
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on payment under the Medicare program for certain items involving artificial intelligence.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance by January 1, 2027, regarding Medicare Part B payment requirements for certain medical devices that involve artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, the guidance will focus on remote monitoring devices, such as continuous glucose monitors, which have an AI component (like an automatic adjustment feature) and can transmit patient health information to healthcare providers for treatment and management purposes. The bill, named the "Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act," aims to provide clarity on how Medicare will reimburse for these emerging AI-enabled medical technologies, ensuring that innovative healthcare devices can be appropriately compensated under the existing Medicare payment system. By setting a clear timeline and specifying the types of devices covered, the bill seeks to support the integration of AI technologies into healthcare while maintaining a structured approach to their adoption and payment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/193/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr193/BILLS-119hr193ih.pdf |
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