Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025
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Overview
The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025 aims to increase research and education surrounding uterine fibroids, a common condition disproportionately affecting women of color. The bill seeks to expand research funding, establish a database to track treatment costs under Medicaid and CHIP, and develop public awareness campaigns about fibroids and their treatment options. It also encourages healthcare providers to utilize evidence-based care, particularly for minority individuals.
Key provisions
- Increases federal funding for uterine fibroid research through appropriations of $30 million per year for five years (2026-2030).
- Establishes a research database to track Medicaid and CHIP spending on uterine fibroid treatments.
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate public education materials about uterine fibroids.
- Directs healthcare providers to promote evidence-based care for individuals with fibroids, including non-hysterectomy treatments.
- Focuses research efforts on understanding the prevalence and impact of fibroids in diverse populations, particularly Black and Hispanic women.
- Addresses the significant financial burden associated with uterine fibroids, including healthcare costs and lost work hours.
- Promotes the development of fertility-friendly therapies for uterine fibroids.
- Requires research into biomarkers and risk-based algorithms for predicting patient response to fibroid treatments.
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