Opinion Science finds new ways to detect cancer, but politics gets in the way (The Washington post)

The FDA recently approved a blood test for colorectal cancer that can detect the disease in its early, more treatable stages. Medicare will cover the test for seniors, but private insurance coverage could take years. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which determines coverage for preventive care, is underfunded and understaffed, causing delays in patient access to new technologies. Critics, including Rep. Anna Eshoo, are pushing for more funding to speed up the process and improve access to life-saving screenings.