Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway for New Innovative Technologies Announced; Comments Due October 10

Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway for New Innovative Technologies Announced; Comments Due October 10

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servies released a notice with comment period on its process to provide accelerated Medicare coverage through the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway for new innovative technologies (press release, infographic). What is it. The RAPID coverage pathway is intended to provide accelerated Medicare beneficiary access to eligible Class II and… (Slifer, August 7, 2026) #Medical Devices