CMS and FDA Unveil RAPID Pathway to Fast-Track Medicare Coverage for Breakthrough Devices

Intelligence Brief:CMS and FDA Unveil RAPID Pathway to Fast-Track Medicare Coverage for Breakthrough DevicesCMS Proposes New Rules for Faster Drug Prior Authorization; UnitedHealthcare and Cigna Champion Industry StandardizationJohnson & Johnson Acquires Atraverse Medical to Expand Cardiac Ablation PortfolioIKS Acquires TruBridgeCreating AI-Driven Platform for Rural HospitalsCMS Proposes New Payment Policy for Organ Procurement OrganizationsTargeting $1.28 Billion in Savings## Healthcare Daily Pulse - Rapid Fire News Analysis **Show Open:** **(Sound of a fast-paced, high-energy electronic intro music fading into a subtle background loop)** **ANNOUNCER (Voiceover, rapid-fire):** Welcome to Healthcare Daily Pulse! Your 15-minute deep dive into the most impactful, data-driven developments shaping the healthcare landscape. Get ready for dense, actionable insights. Now, your hosts: Skeptical Financial Analyst, Alex, and Optimistic Market Visionary, Sam! **Sam:** Good...