Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB339

Introduced
1/30/25  

Caption

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

Impact

The enactment of SB339 is poised to create a more comprehensive public health strategy that targets early cancer detection, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced overall healthcare costs in the long run. The bill sets forth payment structures for these multi-cancer tests and emphasizes the necessity of determining their effectiveness prior to widespread implementation under the Medicare program. This could encourage more research and rapid development in diagnostic technologies, positioning the United States healthcare system to take advantage of cutting-edge methodologies in disease prevention.

Summary

Bill SB339, known as the 'Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act', aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests. This bill is designed to facilitate the concurrent detection of multiple cancer types at once, which could significantly enhance preventive care capabilities for Medicare beneficiaries. It proposes to define 'multi-cancer early detection screening tests' and outlines specifications on how these tests would be integrated into Medicare coverage as of January 1, 2028.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the implications of widespread adoption of multi-cancer screening tests. Critics might argue about the cost implications for the Medicare system, the reliability of new tests, and whether such measures may lead to overdiagnosis or unnecessary treatments. Furthermore, some stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the adequacy of regulations governing these tests to ensure quality and patient safety. Overall, while the potential benefits of early cancer detection are significant, the underlying complexities and the handling of emerging technologies in public health programs necessitate careful legislative and administrative oversight.

Congress_id

119-S-339

Policy_area

Health

Introduced_date

2025-01-30

Companion Bills

US HB842

Same As Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

US SB891

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US HB1768

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Previously Filed As

US HB2407

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

US SB2085

Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

US HB7714

Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act

US HB9417

Early Access to Screening Act

US HB10526

To amend the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans.

US SB5445

Closing the Contraception Coverage Gap Act

US HB8630

SPEED through Screening Act Supporting Passengers with Efficient and Effective Detection through Screening Act

US SB892

Colorectal Cancer Detection Act

US HB3916

SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2024 Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services for Cancer Act of 2024

US SB5367

Katherine’s Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2024

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