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Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 5:17 AM

Summary of Bill S 1544

Bill 118 s 1544, also known as the Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023, aims to promote the development and use of innovative nuclear diagnostic technologies in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of nuclear diagnostics in advancing medical research and improving patient care.

The key provisions of the bill include establishing a grant program to support research and development of new nuclear diagnostic technologies, as well as providing funding for training programs to ensure that healthcare professionals are properly trained to use these technologies effectively. The bill also calls for the establishment of a national registry to track the use and outcomes of nuclear diagnostic procedures, in order to improve quality and safety standards.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the regulatory approval process for new nuclear diagnostic technologies, in order to encourage innovation and ensure that patients have timely access to the latest advancements in medical imaging. The bill also includes provisions to promote collaboration between government agencies, research institutions, and private industry in the development and implementation of nuclear diagnostic technologies. Overall, the Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023 aims to support the advancement of nuclear diagnostics in the United States, in order to improve patient care, advance medical research, and promote innovation in the healthcare industry.

Congressional Summary of S 1544

Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023

This bill establishes separate payment requirements for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services. The bill's requirements apply to diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals that have an average daily cost of $500 or more in 2024 and as adjusted based on a specified fee schedule factor in each year thereafter.

Current Status of Bill S 1544

Bill S 1544 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2023. Bill S 1544 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 10, 2023.  Bill S 1544's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1544

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1544

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care costs and insurance
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
- Radiation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1544

Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system.

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