State of Men’s Health Act: What urologists need to know
This FAQ outlines what the State of Men's Health Act would do, how a federal Office of Men’s Health could affect research and clinical care, and what urologists can do to support the effort.
Men in the US face persistent health disparities, including shorter life expectancy, higher rates of chronic disease, and lower use of preventive care compared with women. The State of Men’s Health Act, introduced in the House as H.R. 7602 and in the Senate as Bill 5113, would establish a federal Office of Men’s Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and create a more coordinated national approach to addressing these gaps.1,2 The American Urological Association (AUA) has advocated for the legislation and, alongside partner organizations, launched the Men’s Health Policy Alliance to support its advancement.3