H.R. 3288 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, May 8, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicare and Medicaid cover prescription digital therapeutics
Ever wonder if a medical app could be covered like a drug prescription? This bill says Medicare and Medicaid would cover prescription digital therapeutics, which are software applications designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would create a payment system for manufacturers, and manufacturers would need to report information about coverage from private insurance companies.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare or Medicaid, you could potentially get coverage for prescription digital therapeutics that your doctor recommends, similar to how you'd get coverage for other treatments. Manufacturers of these apps would need to follow new reporting requirements and could face penalties if they don't comply.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 8, 2025)
Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2025
This bill provides for Medicare and Medicaid coverage of prescription digital therapeutics (i.e., software applications that are used to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a Medicare payment methodology for payments to manufacturers that takes into account certain factors (e.g., ongoing use); manufacturers must report specified information about private payors, subject to civil penalties.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3288
A BILL
Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK-1) · Introduced May 8, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 8, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”