Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 26, 2016)
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2016
This bill amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to modify provisions related to coverage and payment for certain breakthrough medical devices under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Specifically, with respect to such devices, the bill: (1) provides for transitional coverage; (2) establishes accelerated processes for determining regular coverage and payment; and (3) modifies provisions related to specified payment adjustments, cost thresholds, and classification.
What just happenedMay 26, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 26, 2016
- May 26, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 26, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate