Breast health is fundamental to women’s overall well-being, and early detection is one of the most effective tools to improve outcomes. This is National Women’s Health Week and serves as an important reminder for women to prioritize preventive care, including routine screenings. These screenings can reduce breast cancer mortality by up to 25%, highlighting their life-saving potential.
Legislative and insurance coverage gaps across states have led to unequal access to essential breast cancer screenings. Although breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among American women, federal efforts to expand federal screening coverage have historically stalled—despite strong bipartisan support.
Recently, Senate Bill 1410—a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)—seeks to eliminate cost-sharing for high-risk individuals needing medically necessary breast cancer screenings. This targeted legislation supports early intervention and represents a meaningful step toward more equitable access to care.
This isn’t the first time such legislation has been introduced, but until now, nothing has made it across the finish line. With bipartisan support and growing national momentum, this time can be different. Take one minute to urge your members of Congress to support S. 1410.
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