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GRAIL stands with policymakers and stakeholders for Medicare access framework

Key Takeaway: GRAIL, alongside 52 advocacy organizations, advocates for timely Medicare access to multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests. They emphasize the importance of legislative action to prevent delays in access for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly the elderly, who are at higher risk for cancer. The initiative aims to eliminate barriers to innovative cancer screening technologies.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Support from 52 national advocacy organizations for MCED access.
  • Potential to significantly reduce cancer burden through early detection.
  • Collaboration with policymakers to improve Medicare access.

Full Press Release Details

We believe screening individuals for many types of cancer with a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test represents a significant opportunity to reduce the burden of cancer. However, without Congressional action, Medicare beneficiaries and their doctors may face significant delays in accessing these innovative screening tests once they are FDA-approved. Led by the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network and the Prevent Cancer Foundation, a group of 52 national advocacy organizations today shared their enthusiastic support for meaningful, timely access to MCED technologies and their endorsement of advancing this legislation with its associated policy updates. GRAIL stands with the policymakers and cancer community leaders who are working to ensure, through legislation, that Medicare beneficiaries — who have the highest risk for cancer due to age — do not face unnecessary barriers to access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRAIL advocating for?

GRAIL is advocating for timely Medicare access to multi-cancer early detection tests.

Who supports GRAIL's initiative?

A coalition of 52 national advocacy organizations supports GRAIL's initiative.

Why is Medicare access important for MCED tests?

Medicare access is crucial to prevent delays for beneficiaries who are at high cancer risk.

What role do policymakers play in this initiative?

Policymakers are essential in advancing legislation to ensure access to MCED technologies.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2024