Congressman Vern Buchanan has introduced the Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act (H.R. 6693), a bill aimed at improving access to advanced screenings for lung cancer. Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., with more than 80 percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer dying within five years. Early detection through screening can significantly increase the survival rate, with stage I lung cancer having a 5-year survival rate of nearly 90 percent.Currently, lung cancer screening tests must be...
Congressman Vern Buchanan's legislation to ensure coverage of drugs and treatments for seniors with Alzheimer's disease has cleared the House Energy and Commerce Committee, signaling a step closer to becoming law. The bill, known as the MERIT Act (H.R. 133), has garnered support from various organizations, including the Alzheimer's Association and the Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute.Last month, the legislation successfully passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee. Additionally, the Energy and Commerce Committee recently passed another...