Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device Coverage Pathway (CMS-3487 ...

CMS and FDA propose the RAPID coverage pathway to accelerate Medicare coverage for eligible FDA-designated Breakthrough medical devices, enabling Medicare coverage decisions within 60 to 90 days of FDA market authorisation through aligned evidence requirements and early engagement with manufacturers.

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