A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the SCREENS Act. It requires the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to establish a national computable-guideline framework for cancer screening recommendations within one year of enactment. The framework must be updated annually and made publicly available in machine-readable screening logic. The bill also requires health information technology to include functionality that operationalizes these cancer screening recommendations as a condition of certification. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue guidance to encourage health plans to integrate this technology and enable consumer opt-ins. Finally, it permits the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to support research and pilot projects advancing the use of interoperable health information technology for preventive care.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +6
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill establishes a national computable-guideline framework for cancer screenings to improve preventive care access.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill permits the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to support research and pilot projects advancing interoperable health IT for preventive care.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill promotes standardized, evidence-based cancer screening recommendations that benefit older populations at higher risk.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section establishes a national framework for cancer screening recommendations based on data like age, sex, and high-risk factors, which will be updated annually and made publicly available in machine-readable screening logic to make recommendations more accessible and consumer-focused.
- Section 2: Health information technology will be required to include functionality that lets patients and providers determine an individual patient's status regarding the completion of recommended cancer screenings.
- Section 2: This section includes privacy protections requiring the functionality to use only the minimum necessary patient data, provide clear information on how data is used, and support mechanisms for patients to access, review, and request changes to their health information.
- Section 3: The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue guidance encouraging health plans to integrate technology that operationalizes these cancer screening recommendations and enable consumers to opt into certified electronic health record technology.
- Section 4: This section allows the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to support research, pilot projects, and implementation activities that advance interoperable health information technology to improve patient-centered outcomes and preventive care.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- As an expert legislative analyst looking out for the good of the people, I must note that the provided text does not explicitly outline any negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill establishes a national computable-guideline framework for cancer screenings to improve preventive care access. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill permits the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to support research and pilot projects advancing interoperable health IT for preventive care.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill promotes standardized, evidence-based cancer screening recommendations that benefit older populations at higher risk. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Improved preventive care guidelines and health IT interoperability generally benefit veterans accessing health services.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill mandates privacy protections ensuring health IT functionality uses minimum necessary patient data and supports patient access and review rights.
- 10/19/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan