What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1063.
Increased Access to Cancer Screenings and Training for Women's Health
This act aims to expand women's access to life-saving cancer screenings, including breast and cervical exams, especially for at-risk populations. It also provides funding for training healthcare providers to improve care quality and reduce health disparities. This will enable more women to benefit from early cancer detection, potentially saving lives and lowering healthcare costs.
Key points
Increased access to preventive cancer screenings for breast, cervical, ovarian, and other gynecologic cancers, particularly for low-income women and women of color.
Funding for training programs for doctors and nurses to enhance their skills in early cancer detection and care delivery, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Establishment of demonstration projects to increase co-testing rates for human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, focusing on high-risk groups.
Study on the impact of structural racism on healthcare access and cancer incidence rates, aiming to reduce health disparities.
Status:
Expired
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