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This bill, titled the "LymeX Authorization Act," aims to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund prize competitions. These competitions, as defined by the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, are designed to encourage collaboration among various stakeholders, including academic institutions, non-profit organizations, businesses, entrepreneurs, and government agencies, to develop patient-centered solutions. The policy outlined in the bill emphasizes fostering breakthroughs in health education and public awareness about Lyme disease, as well as speeding up the development of rapid, patient-focused diagnostic tools. To achieve these goals, the bill authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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