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Maryland State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer
... coverage for biomarker testing, connecting more patients to the game-changing resource that opens the door to precision medicine, improved health outcomes, reduced risk of death and better quality of life. The legislation took effect for Marylanders insured through a private plan back ... the recommendation to delay the effective date by two years, securing a win for patients across the state who stand to benefit from personalized health care. “Missing from the budget is a recognition that the tobacco industry still maintains a firm grip on our youth and their futures. Big tobacco ...
Marylanders to Gain Access to Biomarker Testing on Jan. 1
... received near-unanimous support in the Senate and House of Delegates. Governor Wes Moore’s signature in May earned the praise of public health advocates and medical leaders. The law will go into effect for private health plans on January 1, ahead of the timeline for Medicaid coverage; Medicaid enrollees will receive coverage for biomarker testing as of July 1, 2025. Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care given its role in opening the door to targeted treatments that can lead to improved survivorship and quality of life. Despite the proven ...
Maryland Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Support Increasing Access to Biomarker Testing
... representing a victory for cancer patients across Maryland. The legislation aims to ensure biomarker testing is covered by all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, when it is supported by medical and scientific evidence. With the Governor’s signature, more Marylanders will ... access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation—a result of several factors, including uneven coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs for appropriate testing. The legislation was a bipartisan effort and will bring Maryland in line with the ... Senator Arthur Ellis, said, “Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend lives and improve quality of life by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. We are thrilled at the prospect of securing such progress for Marylanders.” Sen. Ellis ...
Gov. Moore Approves Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
... invaluable patient, provider and legislative partnerships. We look forward to cancer patients across Maryland benefiting from improved access to care and better quality of life.” ACS CAN will be joined by patient advocates and survivors to applaud Gov. Moore and the legislative champions ... 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 we know it, for everyone. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org . 0 Leading public health group commends lawmakers for working to ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, and can benefit more Marylanders Gov. ...