ACS CAN Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Take Immediate Action on Closing Coverage Gap
ATLANTA, Georgia – February 26, 2024 – Today the Georgia House health committee passed H.B. 1339, a bill which forms a health care coverage commission.
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ACS CAN Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Stay Focused on Closing Coverage Gap
ATLANTA, Georgia – February 20, 2024 – The Georgia legislature today filed a bill to form a comprehensive health care coverage commission, a starting point for ensuring more than 400,000 Georgians have access to comprehensive, affordable coverage.
It’s Time to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Georgians
ATLANTA, Ga. – January 5, 2024 – Statement from Julie Vojtech, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Georgia government relations director:
Kemp Signs into Law Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 1, 2023 – Tomorrow, Gov. Brian Kemp will hold a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will increase insurance coverage for biomarker testing – thus making this form of precision medicine available to more Georgians.
House Passed Bill Expected to Revolutionize Treatment for Cancer and Other Diseases for Georgians
ATLANTA, GA – February 16, 2023 – The Georgia House yesterday passed bill (HB85) in a 172-2 vote.
Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Georgia, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death
ATLANTA, GA – January 31, 2023 – Today, Rep.
New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Georgia Residents Support Medicaid Expansion
A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows strong support among Georgia registered voters for increasing and protecting access to affordable health coverage, including 70% in favor of Medicaid expansion.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
ATLANTA, GA – September 13, 2022 – United States Senator Raphael Warnock received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award today, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer