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Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023
12/20/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3851
Bill 118 hr 3851, also known as the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023, aims to improve access to breast cancer diagnosis for women across the United States. The bill focuses on increasing funding for breast cancer screening programs, particularly for low-income and underserved communities.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings, including mammograms and other diagnostic tests. This will ensure that more women have access to these life-saving screenings, regardless of their financial situation.
Additionally, the bill includes funding for research into new and improved breast cancer diagnostic technologies, with the goal of making early detection more accurate and accessible. This research will also focus on disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment among different populations, with the aim of reducing these disparities and improving outcomes for all women. Overall, the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve access to breast cancer diagnosis for all women in the United States. By increasing funding for screenings, research, and technology, the bill aims to save lives and reduce the burden of breast cancer on individuals, families, and communities.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings, including mammograms and other diagnostic tests. This will ensure that more women have access to these life-saving screenings, regardless of their financial situation.
Additionally, the bill includes funding for research into new and improved breast cancer diagnostic technologies, with the goal of making early detection more accurate and accessible. This research will also focus on disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment among different populations, with the aim of reducing these disparities and improving outcomes for all women. Overall, the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve access to breast cancer diagnosis for all women in the United States. By increasing funding for screenings, research, and technology, the bill aims to save lives and reduce the burden of breast cancer on individuals, families, and communities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3851
Bill HR 3851 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3851 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3851's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3851
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
88Democrat Cosponsors
78Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3851
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cancer
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Women's health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3851
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage from imposing cost-sharing requirements with respect to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3851
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