Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act
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Latest action (3 Jan 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 193, the Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act, would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on how Medicare will pay for certain remote monitoring devices that use artificial intelligence. Specifically, by January 1, 2027, the Secretary would have to use existing communications channels to clarify payment requirements under Medicare Part B for devices—such as continuous glucose monitors—that incorporate an AI component (for example, a feature that continuously adjusts based on data) and that transmit information to a health care provider for use in managing and treating a patient.
The bill would primarily affect Medicare beneficiaries who use AI-enabled remote monitoring devices, the health care providers who rely on data from those devices, and the manufacturers of such technology. By directing HHS to clarify payment rules, the bill aims to give providers and device makers clearer guidance on how these AI-based monitoring tools fit into Medicare's payment system.
The bill was introduced on January 3, 2025, by Rep. David Schweikert and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. It has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Official summary
Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue guidance on payment requirements for certain remote monitoring devices (e.g., glucose monitors) under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the CMS must issue guidance on payment requirements for devices that use artificial intelligence components and that transmit information to health care providers.
Timeline
3 Jan 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 193 do?
- H.R. 193, the Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act, would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on how Medicare will pay for certain remote monitoring devices that use artificial intelligence. Specifically, by January 1, 2027, the Secretary would have to use existing communications channels to clarify payment requirements under Medicare Part B for devices—such as continuous glucose monitors—that incorporate an AI component (for example, a feature that continuously adjusts based on data) and that transmit information to a health care provider for use in managing and treating a patient. The bill would primarily affect Medicare beneficiaries who use AI-enabled remote monitoring devices, the health care providers who rely on data from those devices, and the manufacturers of such technology. By directing HHS to clarify payment rules, the bill aims to give providers and device makers clearer guidance on how these AI-based monitoring tools fit into Medicare's payment system. The bill was introduced on January 3, 2025, by Rep. David Schweikert and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. It has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 193 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 193. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 193?
- H.R. 193 was sponsored by Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] (R-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 193?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (3 Jan 2025).
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