The Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women's Health Act of 2024 aims to expand access to cancer screenings for women, particularly those at highest risk, including women of color, low-income women, and women in rural areas. The bill authorizes $20 million annually from 2025 through 2027 to fund grants for women's health care providers offering preventive screenings for breast, cervical, ovarian, uterine, and other gynecologic cancers. It also establishes a three-year training program to educate healthcare providers on the latest cancer screening guidelines and cultural competency, with special focus on serving underserved communities, and launches a two-year demonstration project testing improved methods for cervical cancer screening. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and submit reports to Congress every five years analyzing cancer screening rates, health disparities, and recommendations for expanding access to these vital preventive services.
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