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House Committee Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Medicare Multi-Cancer Screening Act

Jun 27, 2024, 05:02 PM

The House Ways and Means Committee has unanimously passed the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Representatives Jodey Arrington and Terri Sewell, aims to expand Medicare coverage to include new cancer screenings that test for multiple cancers. The bill is seen as a critical step in ensuring seniors have access to early detection methods, which can save lives. Cancer survivor Kimberly Alexander attended the markup session, highlighting the importance of the legislation. Representatives Gwen Moore, Carol Miller, and Ken Calvert also expressed their support.