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Chris Van Hollen: “Far too many Americans have experienced the loss, pain, and hardship that come with a misdiagnosed medical condition –…”

On the recordJuly 16, 2026
Far too many Americans have experienced the loss, pain, and hardship that come with a misdiagnosed medical condition – and for many, these errors cause permanent disability or death. Medical diagnostic errors not only impact patients’ lives – they also cost patients and our nation billions of dollars each year. This legislation will invest in efforts to prevent and reduce diagnostic errors, giving medical experts, patients, and their families the research and resources they need to better treat patients and save lives.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the impact of medical diagnostic errors.

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