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It is Time to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Buckeyes
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Leo Almeida COLUMBUS, OHIO – “As lawmakers dive into the 2024 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Buckeyes. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer ... the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Despite its benefits, health insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with innovations in treatment. “Furthermore, legislation to address copay accumulator adjustments would ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Buckeyes
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Leo Almeida COLUMBUS, OHIO – “As lawmakers dive into the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Buckeyes. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer ... the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Despite its benefits, health insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with innovations in treatment. “Furthermore, copay accumulator legislation unanimously passed the House ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Buckeyes
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Leo Almeida COLUMBUS, OHIO – “As lawmakers dive into the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Buckeyes. “ACS CAN calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer ... the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Despite its benefits, health insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with innovations in treatment. “Furthermore, copay accumulator legislation unanimously passed the House ...
House Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing
... state. The following is a statement from Leo Almeida, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Ohio: "Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s specific type of cancer. We have heard countless stories of the difficulties patients face in attempting to access this critical testing. It’s time for that to change. "This legislation will help ...
House Committee Passes Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Ohioans
The following is a statement from Leo Almeida, government relations director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) COLUMBUS, OHIO – “Today, the House Insurance Committee passed legislation that would increase access to biomarker testing. This legislation will help address a significant barrier and bring the promise of precision medicine to more Ohioans, no matter their income or where they live. Biomarker testing opens the door to targeted therapies, which can provide many benefits to patients, including better outcomes, improved quality of life, and, in some cases, reduced costs from bypassing ineffective therapies. “ACS CAN extends its gratitude to Rep. White for sponsoring this ...
Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Ohio
Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Ohioans can benefit from this important testing. What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, disease or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue or bodily fluid. Biomarker testing is the analysis of a patient’s tissue, blood or other biospecimen for the presence of a biomarker. Policy action needed to ensure more Ohioans benefit. Not ...
Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change
... the Capitol to ride around the Statehouse and to meet with their elected officials during Cancer Action Day. They let lawmakers know that Ohio can and must do better to improve access to cancer care. The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Cleveland provided 9,119 free nights of lodging to 461 patients who needed to travel a long distance to receive their cancer treatment, saving them $1.8 million last year. Bicycling ... legislation that would improve access to biomarker testing. This legislation will help address a significant barrier and bring the promise of precision medicine to more Ohioans, no matter their income or where they live. Biomarker testing opens the door to targeted therapies, which can ...