Bill 118 hr 10287, also known as the "Women's Cancer Screening Access Act," aims to improve access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening for women in the United States. The bill specifically focuses on increasing acc...
ess to screenings for breast and cervical cancer, which are two of the most common types of cancer among women.
The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal. First, it calls for increased funding for programs that provide cancer screenings, such as the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This funding would help ensure that more women have access to these important screenings, particularly those who are uninsured or underinsured.
Additionally, the bill seeks to expand education and outreach efforts to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screenings. By increasing public awareness, more women may be encouraged to seek out these screenings and detect cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to improve the quality of cancer screenings and follow-up care. This includes ensuring that screenings are conducted by qualified healthcare providers and that women receive timely and appropriate follow-up care if abnormalities are detected.
Overall, the Women's Cancer Screening Access Act aims to reduce barriers to cancer screenings for women and ultimately improve early detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancer. By increasing access to these screenings, the bill has the potential to save lives and improve outcomes for women across the country.