Bill · H.R. 4441· House(119-HR-4441)
Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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
- Mike Carey
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Social Security Act. Its primary goal is to improve Medicare beneficiary access to new medical technologies that enhance health care quality and outcomes. It does this by making breakthrough devices eligible for conditional approval under the Medicare New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) Program. This change is intended to provide medical breakthroughs to beneficiaries without unnecessary delay. The bill specifically targets devices designated for expedited development and priority review.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically benefits Medicare beneficiaries, many of whom are seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Beneficiaries of Medicare are often retirees who will gain faster access to medical breakthroughs.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill speeds up access to breakthrough medical devices for Medicare beneficiaries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Access to Medical Breakthroughs: The bill aims to improve Medicare beneficiary access to new medical technologies that improve health care quality and outcomes by allowing for conditional approval under the Medicare New# Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) Program (Section 2(a)).
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Faster Delivery of Technology: By allowing breakthrough devices to be eligible for conditional approval, the bill enables these medical breakthroughs to be provided to Medicare beneficiaries without unnecessary delay (Section 2(a)).
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Timely Payment Eligibility: For qualifying breakthrough devices, the new rule would make conditional approval effective for discharges beginning in the first quarter after receiving approval, clearance, or authorization (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+8Good For Seniors+8
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Medicare Funding+5
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia