Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
- Last Action
- 3/2/2023
Actions
- 2023-03-02Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2023-03-02Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-03-02 (00)
Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
This bill provides for coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of microarray analysis, DNA and RNA sequencing, whole-exome sequencing, and other next-generation sequencing for individuals diagnosed with cancer.
Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must establish an education and awareness program for physicians and the public about genomic testing and the role of genetic counselors.
Cosponsors (1)
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)
Subjects
- Cancer
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medicaid
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- State and local government operations
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