H. R. 1691 aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure timely Medicare coverage for breakthrough medical devices. It defines a "breakthrough device" and sets a transitional coverage period of four years from the date the device is designated as a breakthrough. During this...
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H. R. 1691 wants to make sure that neat new medical gadgets can be used by people on Medicare faster by giving them a special quick-approval period. It plans to spend some money each year to help make these decisions but needs to figure out the best way to use this money.