Bill · S. 1399· Senate(119-S-1399)
Health Tech Investment Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Rounds
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Health Tech Investment Act seeks to amend the Social Security Act regarding Medicare payments. It focuses on ensuring appropriate payment for algorithm-based healthcare services. These services involve technology like artificial intelligence or machine learning used for clinical purposes. The bill directs the Secretary to assign these services to a new technology ambulatory payment classification based on manufacturer-submitted costs. It also establishes rules for how long these services must remain in that classification. Additionally, the bill codifies payment policies for software as a service.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+5
The bill ensures appropriate payment for algorithm-based services within the Medicare program.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The bill benefits seniors by improving Medicare coverage for modern, algorithm-based healthcare services.
Would retired people be better off under this?+4
The bill supports retirees by ensuring Medicare remains updated with high-tech healthcare options.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensuring payment based on actual costs: Under Section 2(a)(1)(H)(i)(I), the Secretary is directed to assign algorithm-based services to a new technology ambulatory payment classification based on costs submitted by the manufacturer. This includes costs for technology, invoice prices, subscriptions, clinical staff, and overhead.
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Stability in payment classifications: Section 2(a)(1)(H)(i)(III) prevents the Secretary from removing a service from its assigned classification until adequate claims data exists, and no sooner than after the service has received payment for at least 5 years.
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Expanded eligibility for technological services: Section 2(a)(1)(H)(ii) directs the Secretary to adjust application processes so that algorithm-based services that are distinct from or performed alongside other services can meet eligibility requirements.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated 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+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Business Owners+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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