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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes gathering data on the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, which measures the quality of life and daily functioning of Medicare beneficiaries. Public input is wanted to assess the necessity of this information collection and its potential burden on participants. Comments must be submitted by February 13, 2025, to ensure they are considered before final approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule to establish a Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway, which provides faster access to new, FDA-designated breakthrough medical devices for Medicare beneficiaries. The rule allows up to four years of national Medicare coverage starting from the date of FDA market authorization, helping to ensure beneficiaries have timely access to cutting-edge treatments. Additionally, the rule defines "reasonable and necessary" criteria for determining Medicare coverage to ensure clarity and consistency with commercial insurers' practices. The MCIT pathway aims to encourage innovation while maintaining patient safety and evidence-based coverage decisions.