Reps. Arrington, Sewell, Ruiz, and Hudson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Remove Barriers to Innovative Multi-Cancer Screening Technology for Medicare Beneficiaries

Today, U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Raul Ruiz (CA-36), and Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced H.R. 8845, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, legislation to ensure timely Medicare coverage of groundbreaking early cancer detection tests for our nation's seniors. The bipartisan legislation recognizes emerging advances in our nation's fight against cancer by ensuring Medicare coverage for new, innovative tests that detect multiple types of cancer before symptoms develop.

"Multi-cancer early detection is an incredible example of the US leading in medical innovation," stated Rep. Arrington. "This type of screening has the potential to drastically improve quality of life for American cancer patients and their families, and early detection will save taxpayer dollars by treating cancer before it spreads. I am proud to support this legislation and pave the way for Medicare beneficiaries to access this life-changing technology."

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