Medicare would ensure stable payments for new AI-powered health services.
This bill would set clearer rules for how Medicare pays hospitals for certain health services that use artificial intelligence or machine learning. It would ensure these services are paid for consistently for at least five years. This could encourage providers to offer these new technologies, potentially benefiting Medicare beneficiaries. The bill would also make a current payment policy for "software as a service" a permanent law.
Today, Medicare's payment system for hospital outpatient services may lack consistent rules for new algorithm-based health services, especially regarding how long they stay in "new technology" payment categories. If this bill becomes law, Medicare would establish clear rules for paying for these services. It would ensure they are paid based on costs and remain in a stable payment category for at least five years, starting January 1, 2026. It would also make a current payment policy for "software as a service" a permanent law, effective January 1, 2023.
HR 6197 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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