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The proposal could improve the transparency of CMS coverage, but it has limited scope and appears to deprioritize diagnostics compared to other devices.
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Establish Medicare Coverage Pathway for MCED Tests
The bill would allow Medicare to cover MCED tests following approval by FDA and ensure their use would not impact coverage of traditional screenings.
Diagnostic Testing, Disease Preparedness Bills Introduced in Congress
The plan is intended to facilitate the innovation and development of diagnostics between the private and public sectors during public health emergencies.
Bills in the House and Senate would establish Part B coverage for pharmacy testing for diseases like COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and strep throat.
Senators Issue Letter to HHS Advocating Continued Coverage of Home COVID-19 Tests After End of PHE
The senators raised concerns that ending coverage for tests with the end of the PHE could hamper Medicare beneficiaries' access to COVID-19 testing.