Search Results: keywords:"fda approved pediatric devices"

  • H. R. 1931 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to facilitate patient access to certain pediatric technologies.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:875

    The bill H. R. 1931, titled the "Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025," aims to amend the Social Security Act to improve access to medical devices designed for children. It requires the Secretary of Health to establish payment rates for pediatric medical devices that...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it easier for kids to get special medical devices by creating a way to decide how much money should be paid for them in a fair way. It sets rules for how these devices can get priced, but it also says not all devices are guaranteed to be paid for.

  • S. 5275 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to facilitate patient access to certain pediatric technologies.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:827

    S. 5275 aims to change the Social Security Act to help children access new medical devices more easily. It introduces a process for determining reimbursement values for these devices when used by doctors, provided they meet certain criteria like being approved by the FDA and...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make it easier for kids to get special new medical devices by setting up rules for how doctors get paid for using them, but it won't decide if insurance covers them.