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House of Delegates Takes Bold Stand Against Big Tobacco
West Virginia Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use
La norma propuesta de integridad del mercado de los Centros para los Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS, por sus siglas en inglés) crearía barreras innecesarias para acceder a una cobertura de salud integral y económica
Hoy, la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) presentó comentarios en una carta (en inglés) al Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS, por sus siglas en inglés) y a los Centros para los Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS) oponiéndose a la Norma de Integridad del Mercado propuesta para 2025 (en inglés).
Ohio House Turns Their Backs on Ohio Kids by Prioritizing Big Tobacco
Ohio Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use
Los miembros de la Cámara de Representantes deben defender a los pacientes con cáncer y a sus familias protegiendo a Medicaid de los recortes en la última propuesta presupuestaria
Esta semana, se espera que la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos vote sobre una resolución presupuestaria que podría resultar en recortes devastadores a Medicaid.
Maryland State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer
Maryland state lawmakers have released details on the agreed upon 2025-26 budget—the contents of which are a mixed bag in the fight against cancer. While the state made sound investments in cancer research and protected Medicaid recipients’ ability to access biomarker testing, it missed an opportunity to save the lives and lungs of Maryland’s youth by cutting funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
Medicaid Work Requirements Will Negatively Impact Cancer Patients
Today, the Indiana House passed out legislation that will add barriers to Indiana’s Medicaid program, including work requirements, adding layers of administrative red tape and burdensome eligibility checks. That’s not acceptable for the 42,150 Hoosiers who will be diagnosed with cancer this year.
Prior Authorization Reform Passes Both Chambers, Cancer Advocates Eagerly Await Governor’s Signature
BISMARCK, N.D. -– Prior authorization reform legislation cleared the House on Tuesday and state cancer advocates look forward to the North Dakota State Senate concurring and Gov. Kelly Armstrong signing Senate Bill 2280 into law.
General Assembly Reaches Consensus on Copay Accumulator Reform, Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
The Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 773 and House Bill 1246, finding common ground on the effort to make prescription drugs more affordable. The proposal now heads to Governor Wes Moore’s desk.
Patient Advocates Call for Action as 2025 Session Ends
ATLANTA – April 4, 2025 – As Georgia lawmakers wrap up the 2025 legislative session Friday, patient advocacy organization leaders with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Lung Association and The Leukemia & Lymphoma S