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Rep. White files legislation aimed at improving health outcomes for Ohioans

... access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation due to several barriers, including lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs, which Rep. White’s legislation would fix. “Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ ... 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 ...

Cancer Advocates to Convene on Beacon Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Reduce Health Disparities

... as a part of its annual Massachusetts state Lobby Day to urge them to support proposals that address the needs of cancer patients and reduce health disparities. Advocates asked lawmakers to support legislation (House Bill 4339/Senate Bill 809) that would ensure insurance coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. “Biomarker testing is essential to high-quality, personalized care for many conditions and can be a real gamechanger for many patients. Unfortunately, not everyone who can benefit from biomarker testing is ... that patients need,” said Marc Hymovitz, ACS CAN Massachusetts director of government relations.  “There are significant disparities in health outcomes for Massachusetts patients by race, income, and insurance type. Without addressing barriers to care, like coverage of testing, ...

Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Pennsylvanians Heads to the Governor’s Desk

... illnesses and diseases can get the testing needed to access precision medicine.  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 ... at Jefferson, he did have to contend with the roadblocks that many rural communities do. Pennsylvanians who do not live in proximity to academic health centers as well as many people of color and individuals with lower incomes are being left behind from advances in precision ... Society Cancer Action Network thanks lawmakers for passing legislation that expands access to precision medicine Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Pennsylvanians Heads to the Governor’s Desk ...

Proposal Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Mainers Secures Overwhelming Support from Voters

AUGUSTA, ME – JANUARY 29, 2024 – On Tuesday, January 30, Maine’s Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services will consider LD 1577. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges ... support the bill, which aims to expand coverage for biomarker testing—when medically appropriate—to Mainers insured through state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid.   Biomarker testing is a tool utilized by physicians across a variety of specialties to connect patients to the right treatment at the right time. It has become a game-changing part of cancer care by opening the door to targeted treatments that can lead to improved survivorship and quality of life. Despite the proven benefits and ...

Public Health Champions Unite to Applaud Senate and Urge Assembly and Governor Hochul “Reject the Rollback”

Earlier today, a coalition of patient advocates, legislative champions, public health leaders and concerned cancer survivors, led by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), came together to applaud the ... biomarker testing and now they are back to defend it. Senator Persaud said, “New York took an important step forward toward equitable cancer care when we enacted landmark biomarker testing legislation to ensure patients have access to the most advanced, evidence-based care. Any proposal ... hope. Governor Hochul and the Assembly have delivered such hope to patients before, and there’s still time for them to do it again.” Public health leaders echoed Smith’s sentiment, calling on the governor and Assembly to keep New Yorkers covered so that they have real options and ...

Delegate Westfall files legislation aimed at improving health outcomes in West Virginia

... its benefits, access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation due to several barriers, including lack of coverage by health insurance and Medicaid programs, which this legislation would fix. “This bill expands coverage of biomarker testing so more West Virginia ... 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 ...

Steps Governor Hochul Can Take to Make New York a Leader in Health Equity

... breakthroughs in research and treatment, but there is still a lot of work to be done. If New York aims to remain a national leader in cancer care, as I believe the Empire State is meant to be, our elected officials must be champions in the fight to achieve health equity for all communities. From the inception of Medicare to the expansion of Medicaid, health equity has been the throughline for policies that improve health outcomes and address morbidity and mortality rates. There is plenty of ...

Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for New Yorkers Heads to Governor Hochul’s Desk

... desk, giving her 10 days to take action on the legislation. Their proposal aims to ensure millions of New Yorkers can access precision care by requiring all state-regulated health plans to cover comprehensive biomarker testing. Biomarker testing opens the door to treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved ... Hochul will sign the legislation without any amendments to limit its benefits to patients. There is strong consensus among medical and public health leaders across New York that biomarker testing is an increasingly critical asset in cancer care and the treatment of other diseases. The ...

Lawmakers Can Take Crucial Step in Revolutionizing Cancer Care in Nevada

... Bill 155 which would expand access to biomarker testing statewide. Testing has become an increasingly important and game-changing part of cancer care in recent years due to its significant impact in improving survivorship and quality of life. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is urging members of the Committee on Health and Human Services to vote ‘yes’ to this legislation during hearing Friday, March 17, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. After a cancer diagnosis, ... the delivery of the right treatment at the right time,” said Assemblywoman Peters. “Biomarker testing will help more Nevadans achieve better health outcomes, improve quality of life, and potentially reduce costs for those fighting cancer.”  Members of the media are invited to ...

Governor Shapiro Signs Game-Changing Legislation Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes, Quality of Life for Pennsylvanians

... Shapiro signed House Bill 1754 into law, securing a major win for patients across Pennsylvania. The new law will require all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing, which will enable more Pennsylvanians to access biomarker testing that ... for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Pennsylvania. “This game-changing bill is good for Pennsylvania—the health of our state and its residents. Ensuring that more Pennsylvanians will have access to proven biomarker testing will mean more patients ... on this critical legislation and Governor Shapiro for signing it into law." Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care given its role in opening the door to personalized care, including targeted treatments that can lead to improved survivorship and quality of ...

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