Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Apr 2026
CMS and FDA announce RAPID coverage pathway to accelerate patient access to life changing medical devices
23 April 2026 - New pathway cuts red tape and brings predictability to Medicare coverage for Breakthrough Devices.
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway, a new pathway designed to expedite access to certain FDA-designated Class II and Class III Breakthrough Devices for people with Medicare.
