H.R.124 - Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.124, the Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The amendment focuses on providing incentives for education about the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals with sickle cell disease who receive medical assistance under Medicaid. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Green of Texas and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expected Effects
The bill's enactment would lead to increased awareness and education regarding renal medullary carcinoma among Medicaid recipients with sickle cell disease. This could potentially improve early detection and treatment outcomes for this specific population. Ultimately, this could lead to better health outcomes for a vulnerable population.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of renal medullary carcinoma among high-risk individuals.
- Potential for earlier diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
- Improved health outcomes for Medicaid recipients with sickle cell disease.
- Targeted allocation of resources towards a specific health disparity.
- Could serve as a model for addressing other rare diseases in vulnerable populations.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limited scope, focusing only on a specific population and disease, potentially diverting attention from other pressing health issues.
- Potential administrative burden for implementing the educational incentives.
- May not address the underlying causes of health disparities.
- Could lead to increased healthcare costs if not implemented efficiently.
- Risk of creating a precedent for condition-specific incentives, potentially fragmenting healthcare policy.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to improve the health outcomes of a specific population. Specifically, it falls under Congress's power to legislate on matters related to healthcare and social welfare programs as outlined in Article I, Section 8. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).