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Prize competitions

Contests where a specific challenge is set, and a cash award is given to the person or team that best meets the challenge criteria.

Authorization of appropriations

A legal step by Congress that allows money to be set aside for a specific purpose, but does not actually provide the money. A separate appropriation bill is needed to release the funds.

Secretary of Health and Human Services

The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a cabinet-level position responsible for public health and social programs.

Stakeholders

Individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest or are affected by an issue, in this case, Lyme disease care and innovation.

Diagnostics

Tools or methods used to identify the presence or nature of a disease, in this case, tests for Lyme disease.

Next-gen diagnostics

Advanced or future-generation methods and technologies for identifying diseases, often implying greater speed, accuracy, or patient focus.