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Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-249| Senate 
| Updated: 1/24/2025
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
James Lankford (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, the "Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025," amends the Social Security Act to facilitate patient access to specialized medical devices. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish national relative value units (RVUs) under the Medicare physician fee schedule for qualifying pediatric technologies that currently lack them. This process is initiated upon a manufacturer's request, ensuring appropriate payment rates are set for these innovative devices. A technology qualifies if it is covered by Medicare, FDA-approved, cleared, or authorized, and described by a temporary Level I HCPCS Code. Furthermore, it must be predominantly used on pediatric patients or specifically designed for their safe and effective use. Manufacturers must submit a written request with supporting data, and the Secretary will use existing payment methodologies and available information to establish the RVUs. This legislation aims to remove payment barriers for pediatric technologies without altering Medicare's coverage requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5275
Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1931
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5275
    Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024


  • January 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1931
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1931: Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025
Child healthHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesManufacturing

Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-249| Senate 
| Updated: 1/24/2025
This bill, the "Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025," amends the Social Security Act to facilitate patient access to specialized medical devices. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish national relative value units (RVUs) under the Medicare physician fee schedule for qualifying pediatric technologies that currently lack them. This process is initiated upon a manufacturer's request, ensuring appropriate payment rates are set for these innovative devices. A technology qualifies if it is covered by Medicare, FDA-approved, cleared, or authorized, and described by a temporary Level I HCPCS Code. Furthermore, it must be predominantly used on pediatric patients or specifically designed for their safe and effective use. Manufacturers must submit a written request with supporting data, and the Secretary will use existing payment methodologies and available information to establish the RVUs. This legislation aims to remove payment barriers for pediatric technologies without altering Medicare's coverage requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5275
Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1931
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5275
    Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024


  • January 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1931
    Introduced in House
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
James Lankford (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1931: Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesManufacturing