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CMS Eyes Expedited Pathway to Medicare Coverage of Innovative Tech
Federal officials are proposing an expedited pathway for Medicare coverage of new medical technologies. In a notice posted in the Federal Register, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing a voluntary Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway for designated Breakthrough Devices. Officials say the new pathway, developed in a partnership with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), should speed up the process to bring new treatments to Medicare beneficiaries while ensuring those treatments still meet rigorous review guidelines.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have introduced a voluntary Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway, as outlined in a notice published in the Federal Register. This pathway, established in collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), aims to expedite Medicare coverage of designated Breakthrough Devices. By implementing this pathway, officials anticipate accelerated access to novel treatments for Medicare beneficiaries, while upholding stringent review standards to ensure treatment efficacy and safety.
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