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Mainers Won’t See Increased Access to Biomarker Testing This Legislative Session

... This legislation, which passed both House and Senate chambers earlier this month with broad bipartisan support, would have increased access to biomarker testing  for Mainers who need it, ensuring they can receive the right treatment at the right time for their disease. The following can be ... Maine director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “We are disappointed that the biomarker testing coverage legislation will not be signed into law. On behalf of the cancer patients, survivors and caregivers we represent across ...

Kemp Signs into Law Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... GA – MAY 1, 2023 – Tomorrow, Gov. Brian Kemp will hold a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will increase insurance coverage for biomarker testing – thus making this form of precision medicine available to more Georgians. The signing ceremony will take place tomorrow at 10:00am in ... from improved access to care and better quality of life.” For more information on precision medicine, cancer biomarkers, current barriers to biomarker testing and ACS CAN’s policy recommendations, visit:  www.fightcancer.org/biomarkers . ###  About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society ...

Tell Your Legislators to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Massachusetts

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Three-time Cancer Survivor Urges Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... today. Joyce Graves, ACS CAN volunteer from Gallup and three-time cancer survivor, met with several lawmakers and urged them to pass HB73 Biomarker Testing Insurance Requirements . The bi-partisan legislation would expand equitable access to biomarker testing statewide. In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient. After a diagnosis, ...

Delaware Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine

DOVER, DE – The Delaware State Senate has unanimously passed legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. Biomarker testing has revolutionized cancer treatment over the last few decades and is increasingly important in the treatment of other conditions, ...

Cancer Survivors to Governor, Legislators: Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado

... patients, and caregivers met with several lawmakers and urged them to support and pass House Bill 1110, Healthcare Coverage for Biomarkers Testing. The bi-partisan legislation would expand equitable access to biomarker testing statewide.  Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care in recent years. It’s a necessary first step in opening the door to targeted ...

Proposed Law to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado Passes Committee

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds members of the Health & Insurance committee for passing House Bill 1110, Health-care Coverage for Biomarker Testing , this week. The bi-partisan bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D) and Rep. Anthony Hartsook (R), aims to expand access to biomarker testing in Colorado.  Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care in recent years as it’s a necessary first step ...

Cancer Advocates Celebrate as Governor Signs “Jill’s Law” for Biomarker Testing Coverage

... advocates are celebrating after Gov. Tate Reeves signed “Jill’s Law” House Bill 565 Monday night, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for Mississippians with state-regulated health insurance plans. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and other diseases. Jill’s Law ensures ...

Pennsylvania House Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine

This afternoon, the Pennsylvania State House passed legislation that would ensure biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medicaid, when patients need it. Biomarker testing has revolutionized cancer treatment over the last few decades and is increasingly important in the treatment of other conditions, ...

Advocates Make Case for Biomarker Testing Access at NC Cancer Action Day

... day included a breakfast, news conference and meetings with all 170 state lawmakers to push for passage of House Bill 567 to increase access to biomarker testing. When someone faces a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing may help their doctors determine the right therapy or treatment. It can save critical time in a cancer fight by helping patients ...

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