Bipartisan Bill Proposes $25M for VA 4D Lung Imaging Software

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would authorize $5 million annually over five years to expand access to 4D functional lung imaging software at the VA, aiming to improve diagnosis of respiratory diseases in veterans exposed to burn pits and other hazards.

• The AIR CARE for Vets Act would launch a five-year pilot program using FDA-approved 4D functional lung imaging to pinpoint respiratory disorders, avoiding more invasive tests like lung biopsies.
• The legislation requires the VA secretary to report to Congress on the program’s effectiveness.
• The bill does not endorse a specific vendor, but the software must be FDA-cleared 4D functional lung imaging technology.

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