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Bipartisan push for Alzheimer's early detection

Updated 2026-10-08 14:55 UTC 1 source Positive

Legislators from both parties introduced the ASAP Act to authorize Medicare coverage for blood-based biomarker tests aimed at early detection of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The bill seeks to address a critical healthcare issue.

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A rare healthcare issue both parties agree on: A solution to Alzheimer’s that can’t wait

Bipartisan legislators introduced the ASAP Act to authorize Medicare coverage for FDA-approved blood-based biomarker tests aimed at the early detection of Alzheimer's and other dementias.

2026-10-08 14:30 UTC