Health Law Daily Wrap Up, MEDICAL DEVICES—NOTICES: CMS seeks public comment on the proposed RAPID coverage pathway, (Aug 13, 2026)

By WK Editorial Staff

The notice describes the process CMS will use to provide national coverage for eligible technologies under the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway.

The notice with comment period provides information to the public on the process CMS will use to provide accelerated Medicare coverage through the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway for new innovative technologies. The RAPID coverage pathway leverages existing processes to provide expedited national Medicare coverage for eligible technologies. The notice with comment period solicits public comment on the proposed RAPID coverage pathway (Notice, 91 Fed. Reg. 51710 (Aug. 11, 2026)).

Dates. To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided, by October 13, 2026.

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