Mobile Cancer Screening Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Mobile Cancer Screening Act, aims to expand access to cancer screenings in rural and underserved communities by providing grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to eligible entities. These funds can be used to purchase mobile cancer screening units, imaging technology, and other essential startup and operational costs. The goal is to increase cancer screening rates and early detection, particularly for lung cancer, by prioritizing applications that serve high-risk populations and offer comprehensive follow-up care.
Key provisions
- Grants are awarded to nonprofits, FQHCs, academic health centers, health systems, and consortiums to establish mobile cancer screening units.
- Funding of up to $2,000,000 is available per award.
- Priority is given to applicants with the highest potential impact on patient mortality and screening gaps.
- Applications serving rural areas and Indian Health Service areas are prioritized.
- Applicants must provide comprehensive follow-up care within 90 minutes of screening.
- Eligible entities must contribute matching funds (1:3 ratio).
- A report to Congress will track screening rates, outcomes, and program improvements.
- Funding is authorized through fiscal years 2027-2031 at $15 million per year.
Who is affected
- Rural communities
- Underserved communities
- Cancer patients
- Healthcare providers (nonprofits, FQHCs, academic health centers, health systems)
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