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Health Tech Investment Act

USA119th CongressS-1399| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (4)
Jim Banks (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Health Tech Investment Act" seeks to update Medicare payment policies for innovative algorithm-based healthcare services. It amends the Social Security Act to ensure that certain algorithm-based healthcare services , when provided in outpatient departments, are assigned to a new technology ambulatory payment classification based on comprehensive manufacturer-submitted cost data. This classification must be maintained for a minimum of five years, or until sufficient claims data allows for reassignment, preventing premature removal from appropriate payment categories. The legislation also directs the Secretary to adjust the eligibility criteria for new technology ambulatory payment classifications. This adjustment will ensure that algorithm-based services that are distinct but performed alongside or as part of other procedures, and require additional resources, can qualify for appropriate payment. Furthermore, the bill codifies the existing hospital outpatient prospective payment system policy for software as a service , making it effective for services provided from January 1, 2023.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6197
Introduced in House
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6197
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6197: Health Tech Investment Act

Health Tech Investment Act

USA119th CongressS-1399| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
The "Health Tech Investment Act" seeks to update Medicare payment policies for innovative algorithm-based healthcare services. It amends the Social Security Act to ensure that certain algorithm-based healthcare services , when provided in outpatient departments, are assigned to a new technology ambulatory payment classification based on comprehensive manufacturer-submitted cost data. This classification must be maintained for a minimum of five years, or until sufficient claims data allows for reassignment, preventing premature removal from appropriate payment categories. The legislation also directs the Secretary to adjust the eligibility criteria for new technology ambulatory payment classifications. This adjustment will ensure that algorithm-based services that are distinct but performed alongside or as part of other procedures, and require additional resources, can qualify for appropriate payment. Furthermore, the bill codifies the existing hospital outpatient prospective payment system policy for software as a service , making it effective for services provided from January 1, 2023.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6197
Introduced in House
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6197
    Introduced in House
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (4)
Jim Banks (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6197: Health Tech Investment Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted