Faster Health Recommendation Updates for Citizens
This act aims to speed up the process of updating recommendations for disease screenings and prevention. This means citizens can receive the latest health information more quickly, potentially leading to earlier disease detection and better care. These changes allow for faster responses to new scientific discoveries and medical technologies.
Key points
Faster response to new scientific evidence: The Preventive Services Task Force can update screening and prevention recommendations more quickly, without waiting for a full five-year review.
Increased public input: Anyone can submit new scientific evidence for the Task Force's consideration, potentially influencing health recommendation changes.
Regular reports: The Task Force will publish quarterly reports on topics being considered for rapid updates, increasing transparency.
New technologies and risk groups: The act allows for faster incorporation of new medical technologies and focuses on population groups that may be at higher risk for certain conditions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9310
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-11-16