H.R.1189 - Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2009

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national screening program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States the option to provide medical assistance for men and women screened and found to have colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national screening program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States the option to provide medical assistance for men and women screened and found to have colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps. as introduced.

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2/25/2009--Introduced.Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants to
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2/25/2009--Introduced.Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants to states and Indian tribes for colorectal cancer programs that include:
(1) providing colorectal cancer screening to individuals who are over 50 years of age or at high risk for such cancer;
(2) providing case management and referrals for medical treatment;
(3) ensuring the full continuum of follow up and cancer care for individuals screened;
(4) carrying out activities to improve the education, training, and skills of health professionals in the detection and control of colorectal cancer; and
(5) developing and disseminating public information and education programs for the detection and control of colorectal cancer and promoting the benefits of receiving screenings through this program. Gives priority to low-income individuals who lack adequate coverage under health insurance and health plans with respect to screenings for colorectal cancer. Allows the Secretary to provide training and technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of programs funded by a grant under this Act.Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to individuals who have been screened for colorectal cancer under this Act and who need treatment for complications due to screening or colorectal cancer. Applies provisions related to breast and cervical cancer programs to programs under this Act.

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Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-Fort Worth) has introduced the Colorectal person Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Act (HR 1189) along with Rep. Apostle President (D-Rhode Island). ...

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Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-Fort Worth) has introduced the Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Act (HR 1189) along with Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island).

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