WASHINGTON, D.C. – A large group of Democratic lawmakers is requesting that the Biden administration enact a finalized federal rule that would give seniors on Medicare access to life-saving medical treatments. The Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) rule would allow Medicare to cover “breakthrough” medical innovations as soon as they are approved as safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Press Release | May 12, 2021
Press Release | May 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thought leaders across the country are urging the Administration to enact the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) rule that was set to go into effect March 15 before it was put on hold. The MCIT rule would allow Medicare beneficiaries suffering from chronic conditions access to “breakthrough” medical technologies that have been approved by FDA as safe and effective. The following leaders have expressed support for MCIT in recent editorials, commentary, and interviews:
Press Release | May 5, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A growing number of patient groups are expressing their support to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) rule that would allow Medicare to cover breakthrough medical technologies that treat chronic and debilitating conditions once the FDA approves or clears those treatments as safe and effective.
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