Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act of 2024

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 HR 7939, also known as the Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act of 2024, aims to improve patient access to cutting-edge medical technologies. The bill focuses on streamlining the approval process for new medical devices and treatments, making it easier for patients to benefit from the latest advancements in healthcare.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a new pathway for the approval of breakthrough medical technologies. This pathway will allow for expedited review and approval of innovative treatments that have the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes. By reducing regulatory barriers, the bill aims to ensure that patients have timely access to life-saving and life-improving technologies.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance transparency and communication between the FDA, healthcare providers, and patients. This will help ensure that patients are informed about the availability of new technologies and can make informed decisions about their healthcare options. Overall, the Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act of 2024 seeks to promote innovation in healthcare and improve patient access to the latest medical advancements. By streamlining the approval process and enhancing communication, the bill aims to ensure that patients can benefit from the most cutting-edge treatments available.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7939

Introduced on
2024-04-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/11/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 HR 7939, also known as the Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act of 2024, aims to improve patient access to cutting-edge medical technologies. The bill focuses on streamlining the approval process for new medical devices and treatments, making it easier for patients to benefit from the latest advancements in healthcare.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a new pathway for the approval of breakthrough medical technologies. This pathway will allow for expedited review and approval of innovative treatments that have the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes. By reducing regulatory barriers, the bill aims to ensure that patients have timely access to life-saving and life-improving technologies.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance transparency and communication between the FDA, healthcare providers, and patients. This will help ensure that patients are informed about the availability of new technologies and can make informed decisions about their healthcare options. Overall, the Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act of 2024 seeks to promote innovation in healthcare and improve patient access to the latest medical advancements. By streamlining the approval process and enhancing communication, the bill aims to ensure that patients can benefit from the most cutting-edge treatments available.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve Medicare beneficiary access to new medical technologies that improve health care quality and outcomes by ensuring that breakthrough devices are eligible for conditional approval under the Medicare New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) Program, enabling these medical breakthroughs to be provided to Medicare beneficiaries without unnecessary delay.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.