National Coverage Determination Transparency Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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AI Government Intelligence™The National Coverage Determination Transparency Act (H.R. 5389) is a health policy bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at increasing transparency in the process by which national coverage determinations (NCDs) are made. NCDs are decisions by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding whether a particular medical service, procedure, or technology is covered under Medicare. Although the bill text and official summary are not provided, the title and policy area indicate the bill focuses on making the NCD process more open and accessible to stakeholders. The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but ultimately failed or expired without further action as of the latest update in December 2024.
H.R. 5389 sought to enhance transparency in Medicare coverage decisions but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired in the 118th Congress.
- The bill addresses transparency in national coverage determinations made by CMS under Medicare.
- It was introduced in the House and referred to the Subcommittee on Health on December 17, 2024.
- The bill did not progress further and is listed as failed or expired as of May 2025.
['Medicare beneficiaries who rely on coverage decisions for medical services and technologies', 'Healthcare providers and medical technology manufacturers seeking clarity on coverage policies', 'CMS and other government health agencies aiming to improve stakeholder engagement and trust']
['Lack of detailed bill text limits understanding of specific transparency mechanisms or requirements', 'Potential administrative costs or resource needs for CMS to implement increased transparency', 'Unclear oversight or enforcement provisions due to missing full text', "No information on funding or authority changes to support the bill's provisions"]
The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, reflecting ongoing legislative interest in Medicare policy and transparency. However, it did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization during this session.
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['Improved transparency in Medicare coverage decisions could lead to increased stakeholder trust and potentially influence future policy development.', "Greater clarity in coverage policies might affect healthcare providers' and manufacturers' planning and investment decisions."]
Due to the absence of the full bill text and official summary, transparency and oversight analysis is limited. The bill's failure to progress beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative engagement. Monitoring future related legislation could provide better insight into evolving transparency efforts in Medicare coverage determinations.
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