Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025
This bill requires Medicare to establish national payment rates for qualifying pediatric medical devices when manufacturers request it. It directly affects device manufacturers and Medicare by creating a formal process to set these rates, which are used to reimburse doctors for using these devices. Key provisions include a timeline for requests (by May 1 annually), requiring manufacturers to submit data like pricing and claims information, and defining qualifying devices as those approved for pediatric use in procedures predominantly for children or specifically designed for them. The bill does not change Medicare coverage requirements but streamlines payment rate establishment for existing approved devices.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Jan 24, 2025
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Jan 24, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan 24, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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