To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicare program for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests, to increase participation in colorectal cancer screening in under-screened communities of color, to offset the COVID–19 pandemic driven declines in colorectal cancer screening, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires medicare coverage for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests Section 1861(pp) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires medicare coverage for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests Section 1861(pp) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires medicare coverage for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests Section 1861(pp) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires medicare coverage for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests Section 1861(pp) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Heinrich introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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