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Breakthrough Device Sponsors To Lose Key Payment Bridge As FDA And CMS Demands Climb
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA and CMS are increasing demands on breakthrough medical device sponsors, leading to the loss of a crucial payment pathway that previously facilitated market access and reimbursement.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You must prepare for tighter FDA and CMS rules that block a top payment route for breakthrough devices. Your market access strategy needs an urgent rethink or your device may struggle to reach patients and reimbursement.
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