Bill117th CongressFiled May 27, 2021Health
S. 1873
Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment for multi-cancer early detection screening tests that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and that are used to screen for cancer across many cancer types. The Government Accountability Office must report on the resulting utilization and effectiveness of such tests.
What just happenedMay 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 27, 2021
- May 27, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 27, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate