Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should halt the pilot program and should not jeopardize seniors' access to critical health care by utilizing artificial intelligence to determine Medicare coverage. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 694
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 694Health
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should halt the pilot program and should not jeopardize seniors' access to critical health care by utilizing artificial intelligence to determine Medicare coverage.
INTRO SEP 10· LAST ACTION SEP 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it raises important questions about who makes critical healthcare decisions, especially for vulnerable populations like seniors. If this "sense of the House" resolution is acted upon and CMS halts its AI pilot program, it means that human oversight, current regulations, and established review processes would remain the primary methods for determining Medicare coverage.
If the resolution is ignored and CMS continues or expands the use of AI, there's a potential shift towards automated decisions in healthcare. This could lead to faster but potentially less transparent or standardized denials of care, affecting the health, well-being, and financial stability of millions of Medicare beneficiaries. It highlights a debate about balancing technological efficiency with patient safety and equitable access to care.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should halt its pilot program using artificial intelligence for Medicare coverage determinations.
This is the core action requested by the resolution, aiming to stop the current use of AI in Medicare coverage decisions.
PROVISION 02
States that CMS should not utilize artificial intelligence to determine whether patients' medical procedures will be covered by Medicare.
This explicitly advises against AI making critical healthcare coverage decisions for seniors, reflecting concerns about potential risks to patient access.
PROVISION 03
References the CMS pilot program, announced on June 27, 2025, which involves contracting with for-profit companies to use technologies like AI for coverage evaluation.
This identifies the specific program and methods (for-profit companies, AI) that the resolution targets for cessation.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 10, 2025
House Res.HRES 694Health
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should halt the pilot program and should not jeopardize seniors' access to critical health care by utilizing artificial intelligence to determine Medicare coverage.
Voters should care about this bill because it raises important questions about who makes critical healthcare decisions, especially for vulnerable populations like seniors. If this "sense of the House" resolution is acted upon and CMS halts its AI pilot program, it means that human oversight, current regulations, and established review processes would remain the primary methods for determining Medicare coverage.
If the resolution is ignored and CMS continues or expands the use of AI, there's a potential shift towards automated decisions in healthcare. This could lead to faster but potentially less transparent or standardized denials of care, affecting the health, well-being, and financial stability of millions of Medicare beneficiaries. It highlights a debate about balancing technological efficiency with patient safety and equitable access to care.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should halt its pilot program using artificial intelligence for Medicare coverage determinations.
This is the core action requested by the resolution, aiming to stop the current use of AI in Medicare coverage decisions.
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States that CMS should not utilize artificial intelligence to determine whether patients' medical procedures will be covered by Medicare.
This explicitly advises against AI making critical healthcare coverage decisions for seniors, reflecting concerns about potential risks to patient access.
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References the CMS pilot program, announced on June 27, 2025, which involves contracting with for-profit companies to use technologies like AI for coverage evaluation.
This identifies the specific program and methods (for-profit companies, AI) that the resolution targets for cessation.
GLOSSARY
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Sense of the House Resolution
A formal statement of opinion or position by the U.S. House of Representatives that does not have the force of law and cannot directly change policy.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The federal agency that runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide health coverage to millions of Americans.
Pilot program
A small-scale experimental project used to test the feasibility and impact of a new idea or system before a larger rollout.
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and making decisions.
Medicare coverage
The medical services, supplies, and prescription drugs that the federal Medicare program will pay for on behalf of eligible beneficiaries.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
SEP 10, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
SEP 10, 25
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.