Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill reauthorizes the WISEWOMAN program, which provides preventive health services to women, particularly those at high risk for cardiovascular disease. It expands the program’s ability to offer screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and other relevant risk factors, as well as provide referrals for medical treatment. The bill also includes a study to assess the program’s effectiveness and identify barriers to access.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the WISEWOMAN program.
- Allows supplemental grants for additional preventive health services, including screenings and referrals.
- Expands eligibility to include ‘high-risk’ women not currently served by WISEWOMAN.
- Authorizes health services to be provided by entities already involved in breast and cervical cancer screenings.
- Provides $250 million in funding for the program over five years (2027-2031).
- Requires a study of the program’s effectiveness and barriers to access.
- Specifies data to be collected and reported in the study, including trends in service provision and cost-effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Women
- Healthcare Providers
- Public Health Agencies
- Individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease
Notable changes
- Expands the WISEWOMAN program’s scope to include a broader range of risk factor screenings.
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