Bill · H.R. 193· House(119-HR-193)
Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- David Schweikert
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take action regarding Medicare. The Secretary is required to issue guidance on payment requirements for certain items under part B of the Social Security Act. Specifically, the guidance must cover remote monitoring devices that utilize an artificial intelligence component. These devices must also transmit information to a health care provider to help manage and treat an individual. This guidance must be issued through existing communications mechanisms no later than January 1, 2027.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The guidance relates to Medicare coverage, which primarily benefits the senior population.
Would retired people be better off under this?+2
Improving Medicare payment clarity for remote monitoring devices benefits retirees using these technologies.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+2
The bill directs guidance on Medicare Part B payments for AI-driven remote monitoring devices.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Medicare Payments: The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on requirements for payment under part B of the Social Security Act for specific devices (Section 2). This could provide clarity for those using remote monitoring technology.
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Support for Advanced Medical Technology: The guidance focuses on remote monitoring devices that use an artificial intelligence component, such as a continuous adjustment component (Section 2). This addresses tools like continuous glucose monitors that transmit information to health care providers for management and treatment of an individual (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Medicare Funding+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 1/3/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House