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Pediatric Medical Devices: National Payment Standards

Also known as: Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025

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Key Points

  • Congress is considering a plan to make it easier for doctors to use the latest medical devices designed specifically for children.
  • The bill would require the government to set national payment rates for new pediatric technologies, which currently often lack clear pricing.
  • Starting in 2026, companies that make these devices could request a standard price from the government to help hospitals and doctors afford the equipment.
  • To qualify, a device must be approved by the FDA and either used mostly for kids or specially designed for their unique health needs.
  • This change aims to fix a problem where new life-saving tools for children are slow to reach patients because of confusing or inconsistent payment rules.

Milestones

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Mar 6, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 6, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 1931
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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D: 10R: 6

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