S 642
Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
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The Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act aims to expand access to certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP recipients. It specifically covers tests like microarray analysis, DNA sequencing, and whole-exome sequencing, which are used to identify genetic mutations related to cancer. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create an educational program for healthcare professionals and the public about genomic testing and its role in cancer care.
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