That effort is already delivering results. Over the past two years, two improved FDA cleared Lyme diagnostics reach the market through the Lymex Challenge and Innovation community. That progress matters because although Doctors diagnose nearly half a million Americans with Lyme disease every year. most patients go undiagnosed. We're not stopping there and we need your help. Today, HHS is announcing three new Lymex challenges with up to $2.5 million in total prize funding to accelerate innovation, expand public awareness and improve the care for patients ERs. (12:19–12:24)
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