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Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023
3/11/2024, 9:00 PM
Summary of Bill S 2464
Bill 118 s 2464, 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, ensuring that more women have access to these life-saving tests. Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research into new and improved diagnostic tools for breast cancer, with the goal of increasing early detection rates and improving outcomes for patients.
The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023 also includes provisions to increase education and awareness about breast cancer, particularly among communities that may face barriers to accessing healthcare services. This includes funding for outreach programs and initiatives to promote regular screenings and early detection. Overall, the bill seeks to address disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, with the ultimate goal of reducing mortality rates and improving outcomes for women with breast cancer. By increasing access to screenings, funding research, and promoting education and awareness, the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023 aims to make a meaningful impact on the fight against breast cancer in the United States.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings, ensuring that more women have access to these life-saving tests. Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research into new and improved diagnostic tools for breast cancer, with the goal of increasing early detection rates and improving outcomes for patients.
The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023 also includes provisions to increase education and awareness about breast cancer, particularly among communities that may face barriers to accessing healthcare services. This includes funding for outreach programs and initiatives to promote regular screenings and early detection. Overall, the bill seeks to address disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, with the ultimate goal of reducing mortality rates and improving outcomes for women with breast cancer. By increasing access to screenings, funding research, and promoting education and awareness, the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023 aims to make a meaningful impact on the fight against breast cancer in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 2464
Bill S 2464 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill S 2464 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2023. Bill S 2464's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2464
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2464
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 S 2464
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023
A bill 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 S 2464
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