Investing in Women's Health: Expanding Cancer Screening and Provider Training
This bill authorizes appropriations to expand access to life-saving cancer screenings (breast, cervical, ovarian) for women, particularly those in underserved communities and women of color. It also establishes grant programs for healthcare provider training to improve the quality of care, focusing on early detection and reducing disparities in diagnosis and treatment.
Key points
Authorization of $20 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2027 for grants to expand preventive health services and HPV vaccinations.
Establishment of a demonstration program to fund training for medical staff on implicit bias, cultural competency, and up-to-date cancer screening guidelines.
Requires federal studies on cancer rates and screening access, analyzing how structural racism impacts health outcomes, and creates a pilot project for HPV/Pap co-testing.
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