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Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

Introduced: March 2, 2023 Introduced by: Klobuchar, Amy Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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Mar 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 2, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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