Comments to CMS proposed rule regarding Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and the new definition of “reasonable and necessary"

The Coalition submitted comments to CMS' proposed rule regarding Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and the new definition of “reasonable and necessary." The Coalition encouraged CMS to establish a payment system for MCIT devices allowing for appropriate reimbursement - as without appropriate payment, the expanded MCIT coverage will be meaningless. We also recommended inclusion of provisions preventing the MACs from denying coverage of any technology eligible for new technology add-on payments or transitional passthrough payments. With regard to "reasonable and necessary," the Coalition expressed concerned about language which permits CMS to use commercial insurance medical policies for Medicare purposes.  "The Coalition is extremely concerned that CMS will cherry pick commercial payers that restrict coverage and therefore," we wrote in comments. "At this time, we do not support any definition of 'reasonable and necessary' that goes outside of what has already been published and adhered to in the Program Integrity Manual."
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