Idaho U.S. Senator Mike Crapo is among a group of lawmakers who wants the Congressional Budget Office to prioritize the role of prevention in health care.
The Idaho Republican joins U.S. Senators Angus King, a Maine independent, Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin, and New Mexico Democrat Tom Udall in proposing the Preventive Health Savings Act. The senators say the proposal would direct the CBO to more accurately reflect the cost savings associated with preventive health care.
The senators say ensuring future CBO studies take a longer view will help maximize the impact of preventive care. They add that prioritizing prevention and early detection through tools such as cancer screenings and immunizations lowers health care costs by reducing severity of disease. (AP)
