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Bayesian Health's continuous AI sepsis monitor wins Medicare add-on payment

As of October 2026: Leading commercialization of the FDA-cleared sepsis monitor

Since October 1, 2026, hospitals using Bayesian Health's continuous AI sepsis monitor can bill Medicare for an extra payment of up to $61.84 per eligible discharge. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the add-on payment in its FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule.

Updated Oct 6

Notable Quotes

"Pre-suspicion screening is what creates lead time, and lead time is what changes outcomes in sepsis. Once a clinician already suspects sepsis, the clock has been running—often for hours or even days."

from Bayesian Health's continuous AI sepsis monitor wins Medicare add-on payment · Updated Oct 6

"No other cleared test or device monitors for sepsis prior to clinician suspicion."

from Bayesian Health's continuous AI sepsis monitor wins Medicare add-on payment · Updated Oct 6