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Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death
... ( HB 885 and SB 964 ) that will allow more Floridians to access biomarker testing , which has become an increasingly important part of cancer care in recent years. The bill will ensure more patients have the opportunity to benefit from this game-changing testing. Patients who are ... “By aligning coverage for biomarker testing with the latest science, we can help increase access to precision medicine that can lead to better health outcomes and potentially reduce costs by allowing some Floridians to bypass costly and ineffective treatments and instead quickly identify ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as ...
2023 ACS CAN Florida Research and Innovation Summit
... browser. Please join us for the 2023 ACS CAN Florida Research and Innovation Summit Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Access to Care ACS CAN is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society and is the nation’s leading cancer advocacy ... ACS CAN Florida will be hosting a virtual Research & Innovation Summit exploring efforts to bridge the gap between innovation and access to care. Experts will focus on how innovation is transforming the future of cancer treatment, and how public policy decisions can address barriers to ... please call or email Susan Harbin at 770.546.8845 or [email protected] ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through issue campaigns and voter education aimed at influencing lawmakers and candidates to support laws & policies to help ...
Florida Legislature Passes Bill Taking First Step to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
... The bill requires coverage for biomarker testing when supported by scientific and medical evidence under Florida Medicaid and state employee health insurance plans. However, it leaves out those covered by state-regulated private health insurance plans on the marketplace, which often include tourism, hospitality and agriculture employees who aren’t offered coverage through ... policymakers to bring this opportunity to the private market. All patients facing cancer and other diseases deserve to get the best possible care.” 0 Bill Stops Short of Requiring Coverage for Private Market Florida Legislature Passes Bill Taking First Step to Expand Access to ...
Florida needs to increase access to game-changing cancer tests
... testing to precisely identify the mutations unique to a patient’s cancer. Biomarker testing has revolutionized the entire approach to oncology care. We have seen tremendous gains in the understanding and adoption of biomarker testing over the last five years. The results from such testing ... At FCS, we are acutely aware of the long-term cost savings associated with biomarker testing that reduces the financial burden on the health care system. The ability to tailor therapies to specific cancer traits may lead to improved clinical outcomes and cost reduction. The goal of a ...
Governor Signs Legislation Taking First Step to Improving Access to Biomarker Testing for Floridians
... The bill requires coverage for biomarker testing when supported by scientific and medical evidence under Florida Medicaid and state-employee health insurance plans. Unfortunately, it leaves out those covered by state-regulated private health insurance plans, which could include tourism, hospitality and agriculture employees who aren’t offered coverage through an employer. In ... and policymakers to bring this opportunity to the private market. All patients facing cancer and other diseases deserve to get the best possible care. We ask anyone with experience with biomarker testing to share their stories with us so we can further amplify the urgency of this issue.” 0 ...
Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death
... biomarker testing – a routine step in accessing personalized medicine treatments that have become an increasingly important part of cancer care in recent years due to their significant impact in improving survivorship and quality of life. Progress in the fight against cancer has ... “By aligning coverage for biomarker testing with the latest science, we can help increase access to precision medicine that can lead to better health outcomes, improved quality of life and potentially reduce costs by allowing some Floridians to bypass costly and ineffective treatments, and ... 0 Rep. Gonzalez Pittman Introduces Bill to Allow More Floridians to Access Routinely Recommended Testing That Allows Doctors to Personalize Health Care Treatments to Target Specific Cancer Growth Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second ...