Health Tech Investment Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Nov 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. 6197, the Health Tech Investment Act, would amend Medicare's payment rules for certain algorithm-based healthcare services. Specifically, it aims to ensure that services using artificial intelligence, machine learning, or similar software for clinical outputs are appropriately paid under the Medicare program. The bill proposes to establish a special rule for these services when they are assigned to a new technology ambulatory payment classification, requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider various costs submitted by the manufacturer when setting payment.
This bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers who utilize algorithm-based healthcare services. For manufacturers and providers of these services, it outlines how payment will be determined and adjusted within the Medicare system. The bill also addresses software-as-a-service payments within the hospital outpatient prospective payment system.
H.R. 6197 was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 20, 2025, and has been referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If it moves forward, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate before being sent to the President for signature into law.
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Timeline
20 Nov 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. 6197 do?
- H.R. 6197, the Health Tech Investment Act, would amend Medicare's payment rules for certain algorithm-based healthcare services. Specifically, it aims to ensure that services using artificial intelligence, machine learning, or similar software for clinical outputs are appropriately paid under the Medicare program. The bill proposes to establish a special rule for these services when they are assigned to a new technology ambulatory payment classification, requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider various costs submitted by the manufacturer when setting payment. This bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers who utilize algorithm-based healthcare services. For manufacturers and providers of these services, it outlines how payment will be determined and adjusted within the Medicare system. The bill also addresses software-as-a-service payments within the hospital outpatient prospective payment system. H.R. 6197 was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 20, 2025, and has been referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If it moves forward, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate before being sent to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 6197 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6197. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6197?
- H.R. 6197 was sponsored by Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6197?
- 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. (20 Nov 2025).
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