Research Letter

Hospital Acquisition Costs for Breakthrough-Designated Devices Awarded Supplemental Medicare Reimbursement

JAMA Health Forum 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.5183

November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST

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This cross-sectional study compares manufacturer-reported and actual hospital acquisition costs for breakthrough-designated devices awarded supplemental Medicare reimbursement.

Corresponding Author: Vinay K. Rathi, MD, MBA, Department of Otolaryngology–Head vinay.rathi@osumc.edu).

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