Report would examine esophageal cancer's impact on federal employee healthcare
This bill would require a government report on esophageal cancer. This report would examine how much the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program spends on care for federal employees and retirees with esophageal cancer. It would also look at how often high-risk federal employees get screened for the disease, helping Congress understand its impact.
Currently, no federal report specifically examines esophageal cancer's impact on federal employee health spending or screening rates for high-risk individuals. If this bill passes, the Government Accountability Office would be required to submit such a report to Congress within one year, providing data on spending and screening practices within the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.
HR 3490 · 119th Congress · May 19, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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