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This afternoon, Governor Murphy signed the Louisa Carmen Medical Debt Relief Act (A3861) into law, securing a major victory for patients and families across New Jersey.

Newly released analysis forecasts significant economic growth within the first three years of Medicaid expansion

SALEM, ORE. –– The following is a statement from Jamie Dunphy, Oregon Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on former Oregon State Senate President Peter Courtney's passing: "We are deeply saddened to hear that former Senate President Peter Courtney has lost his battle

The Pennsylvania Legislature passed and Governor Shapiro certified the 2024-25 budget—the contents of which reflect a step in the right direction in the effort to end cancer as we know it for everyone.

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will hold a hearing this morning on addressing medical debt.

ACS CAN Encouraged to See Lawmakers Taking Action

A partir del 1o de julio, Medi-Cal y otros planes de seguros de salud regulados por el estado cubrirán las pruebas integrales de biomarcadores cuando estén respaldadas por evidencia médica y científica.

The Delaware legislature has passed HS 1 of HB 302, becoming just the 8 th state to take action to enhance coverage of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men. The bill would eliminate cost-sharing for these lifesaving screenings, thus reducing barriers and increasing access to prostate cancer screenings for men over 40 who meet certain risk factors. The legislation awaits Governor Carney’s consideration. Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO Prostate Cancer are urging the governor to deliver a win to men across Delaware and sign the bill as soon as possible.