Establishes a grant program for silicosis treatment and education.
The bill establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund silicosis treatment and education. Grants are awarded to eligible entities, including federally qualified health centers, hospitals, state or local health departments, and nonprofit health care clinics or providers. Funds can be used for outreach, screening, diagnosis, treatment, education programs, benefits counseling, patient care coordination, and pulmonary rehabilitation. The program aims to support individuals with silicosis and raise awareness among workers in high-exposure industries.
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