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US HR2597

AIM Act of 2015 Accelerating Innovation in Medicine Act of 2015


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Introduced
06/01/2015
In Committee
06/05/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

AIM Act of 2015 Accelerating Innovation in Medicine Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop an accelerating innovation in medicine (AIM) list of medical devices for which, because of their inclusion on the list, insurance benefits and payments are prohibited under Medicare (either directly or on a capitated basis), with the result that no Medicare claim may be submitted and an individual who consents to receive such a device is responsible for paying for it and for any related services. Directs the Secretary to post on a public HHS website or other publicly accessible media an updated list of the medical devices on the AIM list.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 06/05/2015)

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