Prohibits the use of quality-adjusted life years in coverage and payment decisions for federal health care programs.
The Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2025 amends the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under federal health care programs. This includes Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and prescription drug plans. The act also mandates annual reports on the impact of these measures on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.
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