The bill would expand and coordinate federal research on uterine fibroids. It would also create or expand a database to track fibroid treatment services covered by Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and require a report to Congress on related federal and state spending. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to share information about fibroids and treatment options with the public and health care providers, including information relevant to racial and ethnic minority groups.
The bill would support more research and public information about uterine fibroids. It would also collect data on treatment services provided through Medicaid and CHIP. It does not require those programs to cover particular treatments or change an individual’s coverage.
The bill authorizes $30 million per year for fibroid research for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It also authorizes such sums as may be necessary for public education and information for health care providers during those years. These are authorizations of appropriations; the text does not state that the funds have been provided.
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