Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act

2/1/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 193

Bill 119 HR 193, also known as the "Medicare Artificial Intelligence Payment Guidance Act," aims to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance on payment for certain items related to artificial intelligence within the Medicare program.

The bill specifically focuses on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare and how Medicare should reimburse providers for services and items that utilize this technology. The guidance issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services will help ensure that healthcare providers are fairly compensated for the use of artificial intelligence in delivering care to Medicare beneficiaries.

By providing clear and consistent guidance on payment for AI-related items and services, this bill seeks to promote the adoption of innovative technologies in healthcare while also ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries have access to high-quality, cutting-edge care. Overall, the Medicare Artificial Intelligence Payment Guidance Act aims to support the integration of artificial intelligence into the healthcare system, ultimately improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of healthcare technology.

Congressional Summary of HR 193

Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue guidance on payment requirements for certain remote monitoring devices (e.g., glucose monitors) under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the CMS must issue guidance on payment requirements for devices that use artificial intelligence components and that transmit information to health care providers.

Current Status of Bill HR 193

Bill HR 193 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 193 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HR 193's most recent activity was 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. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 193

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 193

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 193

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on payment under the Medicare program for certain items involving artificial intelligence.To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on payment under the Medicare program for certain items involving artificial intelligence.
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