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CMS, FDA announce new program to speed up Medicare coverage of breakthrough medical devices

The Trump administration unveiled a new program to speed up Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices, touting that the new pathway cuts red tape for medical device companies to gain reimbursement.
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CMS touts transparency and expediency in finalized transitional medical device coverage program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final procedural notice on Wednesday to expedite Medicare coverage of novel medical devices and get the devices to Medicare beneficiaries ...
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A Deep Dive Into the CMS Program Management FY 2026 Budget Request

As discussed in last week’s Regs & Eggs blog post, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released additional budget documents to support the department’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 ...
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CMS and FDA Announce New RAPID Program for Medicare Coverage of Breakthrough Medical Devices

On April 23, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) jointly announced the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) ...