Medicare Quality Cancer Care Demonstration Act

The Medicare Quality Cancer Care Demonstration Act of 2009 (H.R. 2872) in the United States is a federal program designed to improve the quality of cancer care for elderly individuals covered by Medicare, with a particular focus on approximately 45% of cancer patients who are beneficiaries of the Medicare program. == History and overview == This legislation for the Medicare Quality Cancer Care Demonstration Act was proposed in the US congress by Congressman Artur Davis (D-AL), with co-sponsorship from Representatives Steve Israel (D-NY) and Mary Jo Kilroy (D-OH), aims to enhance the quality of care for seniors while also addressing cost control measures.

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