Fierce Healthcare

CMS, FDA announce new program to speed up Medicare coverage of breakthrough medical devices

The Trump administration unveiled a new program to speed up Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices, touting that the new pathway cuts red tape for medical device companies to gain reimbursement.
JD Supra

CMS and FDA Announce New RAPID Program for Medicare Coverage of Breakthrough Medical Devices

On April 23, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) jointly announced the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) ...