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S.2998: Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 26, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2016 This bill amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to modify provisions related to coverage and payment for certain breakthrough medical devices under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Specifically, with respect to such devices, the bill: (1) provides for transitional coverage; (2) establishes accelerated processes for determining...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 26, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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May 26, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel Coats (R-Ind.) |