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Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act
3/12/2024, 12:04 PM
Summary of Bill S 1894
Bill 118 s 1894, also known as the Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address disparities in payment for colorectal cancer screenings and treatments.
The bill aims to ensure that all individuals have access to affordable and timely colorectal cancer screenings, regardless of their insurance coverage or financial situation. It seeks to eliminate barriers to care by requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of these screenings without imposing high out-of-pocket expenses on patients.
Additionally, the Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act aims to improve coordination of care for individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer. It encourages healthcare providers to work together to develop personalized treatment plans that take into account the individual needs and preferences of each patient. Overall, this bill is designed to promote equity in access to colorectal cancer screenings and treatments, with the ultimate goal of reducing the incidence and mortality rates of this disease. It is an important step towards ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to receive high-quality care for colorectal cancer, regardless of their financial circumstances.
The bill aims to ensure that all individuals have access to affordable and timely colorectal cancer screenings, regardless of their insurance coverage or financial situation. It seeks to eliminate barriers to care by requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of these screenings without imposing high out-of-pocket expenses on patients.
Additionally, the Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act aims to improve coordination of care for individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer. It encourages healthcare providers to work together to develop personalized treatment plans that take into account the individual needs and preferences of each patient. Overall, this bill is designed to promote equity in access to colorectal cancer screenings and treatments, with the ultimate goal of reducing the incidence and mortality rates of this disease. It is an important step towards ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to receive high-quality care for colorectal cancer, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Congressional Summary of S 1894
Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act
This bill eliminates Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure, beginning in 2023 (rather than 2030).
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Current Status of Bill S 1894
Bill S 1894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2023. Bill S 1894 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2023.  Bill S 1894's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1894
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1894
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cancer
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Health care costs and insurance
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1894
Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act
Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests furnished under the Medicare program.
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