S. 1399 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare pays appropriately for healthcare services that use algorithms and technology, starting January 2026. The bill mandates that algorithm-based healthcare services, which use artificial intelligence to aid in...
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The bill wants to make sure that when people use special computer programs for healthcare, like artificial intelligence, Medicare pays the right amount. It also says these services should be paid in a way that includes the cost of new technology and promises to keep this payment rule for at least five years.