S 755 119th Congress

Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Summary

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.

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2025-02-26T00:00:00

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2025-02-26T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

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Health

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