The Thyroid Disease CARE Act of 2024 directs the federal government to expand research, awareness, and education efforts related to thyroid disease. The bill authorizes $30 million annually from 2025 through 2029 for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct or support thyroid disease research, including investigations into root causes, improved diagnostics and treatments, thyroid cancer prevention and care, and health disparities across different populations. An additional $30 million per year is allocated to analyze gaps in thyroid disease research and identify why certain populations experience disproportionate impacts from the disease, with the Secretary required to submit preliminary findings within two years and a final report by the end of 2029. The bill also funds a $3 million annual public awareness campaign through 2029 to educate the general public and healthcare professionals about thyroid disease symptoms, treatment options, and screening benefits, with particular emphasis on impacts to women. The legislation affects patients with thyroid disease, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and Medicaid programs, requiring them to potentially provide data on treatment access and costs.
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