S 4989·Federal·senate
Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act
In Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The legislation aims to raise the standards of how medical diagnoses are made in the United States. It would affect patients, doctors, and other health‑care providers by seeking better diagnostic practices. The goal is to reduce errors and ensure diagnoses are suitable and useful for treatment.
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