Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1514

Introduced
9/25/24  

Caption

Recognizing that cancer patients have the right to receive care that ensures effective prevention, early diagnosis, improved outcomes, optimal patient rehabilitation, and affordable health care.

Impact

HR1514 is significant as it seeks to strengthen the rights of cancer patients by endorsing a healthcare framework that emphasizes early detection and access to specialty care. It articulates the necessity for cancer patients to receive multidisciplinary support, which encompasses not only medical treatment but also emotional and rehabilitative care. This approach aims to improve overall patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer on individuals and families by advocating for supportive services that can help manage both the physical challenges of cancer and the emotional distress it brings.

Summary

House Resolution 1514 recognizes the rights of cancer patients to receive comprehensive care that ensures effective prevention, early diagnosis, optimal outcomes, and affordable treatment options. With nearly 40.5 percent of individuals in the United States expected to be diagnosed with cancer during their lives, this resolution emphasizes the importance of timely access to advanced healthcare options and the need for high-quality, patient-centered care. The resolution aims to address existing disparities that prevent many patients from accessing the latest treatments and care due to socioeconomic factors and structural barriers.

Contention

Despite the bill's positive intentions, there may be points of contention regarding its implementation. While HR1514 promotes access to medical advancements, critics might raise concerns about the practicalities of ensuring that all cancer patients, especially those from marginalized communities, receive the described care. Challenges related to funding, the availability of services, and the capacity of healthcare providers to meet increased demands may lead to debate among policymakers. Moreover, ensuring that communications about patient rights and available services are culturally appropriate and comprehensible to all patients will be crucial in addressing disparities potentially overlooked by the resolution.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR1521

Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2024, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment.

US HR992

Recognizing February 4, 2024, as "World Cancer Day", and its theme "Close the Care Gap", to raise awareness about and launch efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities and disparities in cancer care both in the United States and globally.

US HR725

Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment.

US HR1527

Recognizing October 2024 as "American Pharmacists Month" in honor of the contribution of pharmacists to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products to all residents and protect the public health of our communities.

US SB5613

A bill to improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes.

US HR522

Recognizing the role of father engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, for both the mother and baby.

US HR1474

Supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

US HB8821

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US HR1443

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable child care and early education.

US HB8371

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2024

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.