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Presidential Proclamation: National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Original title: National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2024

August 30, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation serves as a formal update on federal cancer research funding, legislative progress, and new administrative policies regarding insurance coverage for cancer .

Who is mentioned in the record

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Pediatric cancer patients and families

These individuals are eligible for new patient navigation services covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

Insurance companies

Seven major insurance companies have committed to providing and paying for patient navigation services for families facing cancer.

Medical research institutions

These entities are recipients of federal funding allocated to the National Cancer Institute and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden has proclaimed September 2024 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to highlight ongoing federal efforts in cancer research and patient support. The document outlines administration initiatives, including the , funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, and new reimbursement policies for .

Key Facts

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children in the United States.
The administration secured $4 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health and $7.3 billion for the National Cancer Institute.
New reimbursement codes now allow Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance to pay for patient navigation services.
The Cancer Moonshot initiative aims to cut the cancer death rate in half within 25 years.
The administration is implementing the RACE for Children Act to accelerate pediatric drug approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are patient navigation services?

These are personalized assistance services that help patients, caregivers, and families manage the decisions and challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis.

How can I find support or information regarding cancer treatment?

The President encourages citizens to contact a trained specialist at 1-800-4-CANCER or visit cancer.gov.

Why It Matters

This proclamation serves as a formal update on federal cancer research funding, legislative progress, and new administrative policies regarding insurance coverage for cancer .

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Insurance Coverage

The administration has successfully negotiated the inclusion of patient navigation services as a reimbursable expense under Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

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