S 755
Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
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The Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act aims to improve access to advanced cancer diagnostics for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP recipients. It expands coverage to include genetic sequencing tests like microarray analysis and DNA sequencing, and establishes a payment structure that provides 80% coverage for these tests. The bill also mandates an education program for healthcare professionals and the public about genomic testing and genetic counseling, with a focus on incorporating molecular diagnostics into cancer treatment planning.
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