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Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2146| Senate 
| Updated: 6/21/2021
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Task Force on Innovative Diabetes Technologies and Services to address the accessibility of innovative diabetes technologies and services to Medicare beneficiaries. The bill defines innovative diabetes technologies and services as medical technologies and services for diabetes treatment that are not covered under Medicare. Among other activities, the task force must (1) recommend ways to improve access to innovative diabetes technologies and services through new or alternative payment models and existing policies, and (2) propose changes to foster collaboration between the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to streamline approval and coverage.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2901
Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act of 2019
Jun 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2901
    Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act of 2019


  • June 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657)

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchMedicare

Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2146| Senate 
| Updated: 6/21/2021
Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Task Force on Innovative Diabetes Technologies and Services to address the accessibility of innovative diabetes technologies and services to Medicare beneficiaries. The bill defines innovative diabetes technologies and services as medical technologies and services for diabetes treatment that are not covered under Medicare. Among other activities, the task force must (1) recommend ways to improve access to innovative diabetes technologies and services through new or alternative payment models and existing policies, and (2) propose changes to foster collaboration between the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to streamline approval and coverage.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2901
Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act of 2019
Jun 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2901
    Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act of 2019


  • June 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchMedicare